Jepp Hill Brass Band late 1920's early 1930's

[barnoldswick51]

I am trying to identify which band is playing and what was the occasion.

[Stanley]

I can't say with certainty but almost certainly the Barlick band which was very active in the Inter-War years. From the way the children are dressed I'd hazard a guess it was connected with the Whit Walks.

[Whyperion]

Its strange how the men and women have lined up separate, was that normal for whit walks? And who is the chap in the Bowler hat.