Last October the world-famous Black Dyke Band won the National Brass Band Championships - its 24th national title, making it one of the most successful brass band in history.
In this look-back, we celebrate the district’s best known brass bands and look back on their triumphs.
Brighouse and Rastrick Band celebrate being Champion Band of Great Britain in 1973 (Image: Newsquest)
Queensbury based Black Dyke Mills Band in 1975 (Image: Newsquest)
The famous Black Dyke Mills with cup in 1975 (Image: Newsquest)
Provincial Building Society Brass Band celebrate in 1978 (Image: Newsquest)
Haworth Brass Band on stage (Image: Newsquest)
Black Dyke Mills Band pictured in 1970 (Image: Newsquest)
Members of the Black Dyke Mills Band setting off for a contest back in 1972
Bradford City Band in 1960
The Brighouse and Rastrick Band bring music to the streets in 1968
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