BRADFORD's strong brass band heritage is rooted in the district's mills and factories.

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.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Brighouse and Rastrick Band celebrate being Champion Band of Great Britain in 1973Brighouse and Rastrick Band celebrate being Champion Band of Great Britain in 1973 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Queensbury based Black Dyke Mills Band in 1975Queensbury based Black Dyke Mills Band in 1975 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The famous Black Dyke Mills with cup in 1975The famous Black Dyke Mills with cup in 1975 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Provincial Building Society Brass Band celebrate in 1978Provincial Building Society Brass Band celebrate in 1978 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Haworth Brass Band on stage Haworth Brass Band on stage (Image: Newsquest)
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Black Dyke Mills Band pictured in 1970Black Dyke Mills Band pictured in 1970 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Members of the Black Dyke Mills Band setting off for a contest back in 1972Members of the Black Dyke Mills Band setting off for a contest back in 1972

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Bradford City Band in 1960Bradford City Band in 1960

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The Brighouse and Rastrick Band bring music to the streets in 1968The Brighouse and Rastrick Band bring music to the streets in 1968