John Iles Explained

John Iles
Birth Date:17 September 1871
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Death Place:Birchington, Kent, England
Batting:Right-handed
Club1:Gloucestershire
Year1:1890–1891
Date:30 March 2014
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/15417.html Cricinfo

John Henry Iles OBE (17 September 1871 – 29 May 1951) was an English entrepreneur, musician and cricketer.[1] He played for Gloucestershire between 1890 and 1891.[2]

In 1898, he acquired the British Bandsman magazine, and in 1900, he founded the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.[3]

He was master of the Worshipful Company of Musicians from 1932–3, and inaugurated the John Henry Iles medal in 1947.[4] He was awarded an OBE in 1947 for services to the brass band movement.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 48777. Iles, (John) Henry. Dave. Russell.
  2. Web site: John Iles . 30 March 2014 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  3. Web site: The Greatest Brass Band Entrepreneur of All - The rise and fall of John Henry Iles. 4barsrest. 29 April 2018.
  4. Web site: The John Henry Iles Medal. The Worshipful Company of Musicians.
  5. Web site: John Henry Iles. The Worshipful Company of Musicians.

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