August 12, 2013 12 August (1898) Band played at Victoria Gardens for the first time By WHH ¶ Posted in maritime, music ¶ Tagged Heather Bell, John Williams, Tom Lewis, Victoria Gardens ¶ Leave a comment 12 1898 (Fri.) Rifles Volunteer Band (leader Col. Sgt. Tom Lewis) played for the first time in Kiosk at Victoria Gardens. 12 1873 (Tues.) Heather Bell launched by Messrs John Williams and son at Netpool.