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Arthur
Muddiman (1905-1940)
Arthur Muddiman hailed from the small Northamptonshire village of Long Buckby. He was enticed South when he was offered the post of bandmaster to the Southampton Police band in 1905. Besides being a conductor, Arthur was also a professional adjudicator of bands. By trade he was a leather merchant and shoe repairer and on arrival he set up a small business in St. Marks Road, Southampton. He then moved to 295 Shirley Road where he traded until his death in 1943. Under his guidance the band soon attained broadcasting standard. Arthur Muddiman is the band's longest serving bandmaster, a period of 35 years. Whilst never a serving officer, his son Frank, was an Inspector who played the cornet in the Band for many years. Arthur is seen here (right) being presented with a clock by Chief Constable Tarry in recognition of his long and valued service. The clock is still the valued possession of his family. Arthur was also the Bandmaster of Woodfalls Silver Band, Downton in Wiltshire, who under his stewardship competed at the Royal Albert Hall.
Arthur Muddiman hailed from the small Northamptonshire village of Long Buckby. He was enticed South when he was offered the post of bandmaster to the Southampton Police band in 1905. Besides being a conductor, Arthur was also a professional adjudicator of bands. By trade he was a leather merchant and shoe repairer and on arrival he set up a small business in St. Marks Road, Southampton. He then moved to 295 Shirley Road where he traded until his death in 1943. Under his guidance the band soon attained broadcasting standard. Arthur Muddiman is the band's longest serving bandmaster, a period of 35 years. Whilst never a serving officer, his son Frank, was an Inspector who played the cornet in the Band for many years. Arthur is seen here (right) being presented with a clock by Chief Constable Tarry in recognition of his long and valued service. The clock is still the valued possession of his family. Arthur was also the Bandmaster of Woodfalls Silver Band, Downton in Wiltshire, who under his stewardship competed at the Royal Albert Hall.
