John Henry Iles plaque

The public map records this plaque for John Henry Iles. Its recorded inscription reads: John Henry Iles OBE 1871‒1951 Brass band and concert impresario Founder of the National Brass Band Championships in 1900 Pioneering amusement park entrepreneur Lived here 1894‒1897

John Henry Iles was a prominent brass band and concert impresario who founded the National Brass Band Championships in 1900, significantly contributing to the development and popularity of brass bands in Britain. He was also a pioneering amusement park entrepreneur, known for his innovative approaches to entertainment during the early 20th century.