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George Webb's Dixielanders

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George Webb's Dixielanders

Jazz band. The plaque says it was formed in 1944, but other sources say 1941 or 1943. They regularly performed at the Red Barn Public House in Barnehurst. The original line-up changed, and at one time included Humphrey Lyttleton.

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George Webb's Dixielanders

Plaque unveiled by George Melly.

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