THIS photograph goes way back to 1951 and shows Great Harwood Jazz Band.

It has been sent in by Stafford Owen, of Whalley, who does not know too many details.

The band was based in Water Street and regularly played at charity events and concerts.

This picture shows members in a variety of costumes — maybe they just entertained in fancy dress, or maybe they put on musical plays.

Certainly some of the musicians are wearing face paint and one or two of the men are dressed in frocks, with one wearing a nurse’s uniform.

If you have any knowledge about the jazz band, Bygones would love to hear from you.