This is the band that played at the opening of the Palace Ballroom in Maryport on the 12th November 1934.

They remained the resident band at the Palace Ballroom up to the start of the second world war in 1939.

The lineup of the band was -

Banjo and Guitar - George Graham, Trumpet - Charlie Millar, Drums - Billy Iley,

Tenor Sax - Fred Porthouse, Piano - John Wilson, Alto Sax - Jackie Bethwaite .