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Our History

The First 25 Years of BABS

In preparation for our 50th Anniversary in 2024, the BABS Board has decided to re-publish the original 25th Anniversary book produced in 2003 by Alan Johnson and Harry Wells. The Board sincerely thanks Alan and Harry for their gracious granting of permission to re-publish their work.

As this book was produced over 15 years ago, and concerns subject matter dating from 1974, there may be some inaccuracies. If you spot anything, please send an email to: [email protected] for the information of other readers.

A document of the second 25 years is planned for publication at the time of the 50th Anniversary.  

Click here to access the 25th Anniversary Book.

Podcast

John Beesley, Harmony UK Podcast, has put some fantastic historical podcasts together and you can access them here: 
https://soundcloud.com/harmony-uk-podcast/harmony-uk-podcast-edition-26-final

Interview with Jane Danser about her family and the early days 
https://soundcloud.com/harmony-uk-podcast/jane-danser-talks-about-her-familys-role-in-bringing-barbershop-to-the-uk-and-her-familys-role-in-bringing-barbershop-to-the-uk

Interview with Bob Walker
https://soundcloud.com/harmony-uk-podcast/bob-walker-talks-about-his-early-days-as-a-barbershopper

Harmony UK Podcast Instalment 2
https://soundcloud.com/harmony-uk-podcast/harmony-uk-podcast-edition-27-history-pt-2-flying-high

Harmony UK Podcast Instalment 3
https://soundcloud.com/harmony-uk-podcast/harmony-uk-podcast-edition-28-history-part-3-a-long-road

Published: 21st October, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2023

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