(c’1916) Harry Whitworth (piano), Leslie Fly (piano) and ?.

Dennis, the commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Guildford, was the town’s biggest employer and had an extensive work social program including The Dennis Orchestra. They performed at local events and for troops stationed near Guildford. They used Dennis lorries for transport.

On 18 March 1916, the orchestra travelled to Pirbright to perform to the company of soldiers stationed at Guards’ Camp, all of whom were ordered to France the next day. In the Surrey Advertiser on 2 December 1922, the Dennis Athletic Club on Woodbridge Hill, Guildford advertised their Dance Friday to be held on 8 December 1922 with music by The Dennis Orchestra, with tickets costing nine pence. The orchestra had also performed at the venue the prior Friday, the 1 December 1922.

Fly was also involved with the Co-Operative Concert Company.

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