April 1918 If it were not for horses, ploughs would not turn over the farmer’s soil, heavy timber drugs would not take wood to the…
Chronicles of Brandon at War #46
June 1917 Have you ever had a moment of madness, the consequence of which has had you wishing you could turn back time and erase…
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 #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 #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…
Chronicles of Brandon at War #33
May 1916 Let me introduce you to ‘Turk’. Turk has been a proverbial pain in everyone’s backside for many years, due largely to the fact…
Chronicles of Brandon at War #23
July 1915 It was about four years ago when Frederick Mobbs came from Newmarket and settled in Brandon. Since then everyone has got to know…