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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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. …
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…