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Chronicles of Brandon at War #45

May 1917 Supply and demand, two conditions determining the value of an item. Food is now as valuable as it has ever been and will…

Posted on April 15, 2020By: Darren Norton
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Chronicles of Brandon at War #44

April 1917 After the declaration of war Brandon bolstered its police force with additional Special Constables. It was felt more decent folk were needed to…

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Chronicles of Brandon at War #43

March 1917 Reverend William Foord-Crocker, Rector of St. Peter’s church, improved the lives of many in Brandon, before he died suddenly in 1899. His replacement,…

Posted on April 15, 2020By: Darren Norton
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Chronicles of Brandon at War #42

February 1917 Brandon, gripped by freezing weather, is finding it tricky underfoot, as two of the Ashley family will testify. Maria slipped on ice in…

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Chronicles of Brandon at War #41

January 1917 It’s the first letter John Faban has received from his son, Walter, since the New Year. The letter gives reassurance that Walter is…

Posted on April 15, 2020By: Darren Norton
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Chronicles of Brandon at War #40

December 1916 Christmas is a time traditionally spent with loved ones, but there will undoubtedly be those who shall not make it home. Fred Norton,…

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Chronicles of Brandon at War #39

November 1916 On 4th July 1914, in St. Peter’s Church, Emma Dixon married her sweetheart Charles Kent. At the time Charles was retained as an…

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Chronicles of Brandon at War #38

October 1916 Francis Owen was always destined for good things, being one of those handpicked few from Brandon to receive a scholarship at Thetford Grammar…

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Chronicles of Brandon at War #37

September 1916 The recent fine weather has resulted in a good harvest, with the town’s churches and chapels being adorned with much fruit and vegetables. …

Posted on April 15, 2020By: Darren Norton
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Chronicles of Brandon at War #36

August 1916 Reports of gunshots on the Bury Road, near May Day Farm, reached Inspector Frederick Mobbs moments ago.  Now, almost on the scene, he…

Posted on April 15, 2020By: Darren Norton

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