December 1917 From his fur factory on George Street, Albert William Rought-Rought can see his home. Home is Heath House, just off the Bury Road,…
Chronicles of Brandon at War #49
September 1917 Colonel Edward Mackenzie has served as Justice of the Peace for Brandon since 1872. He wields much influence over the town, which was…
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…
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 #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 #13
September 1914 … The lads fighting in France are having a tougher time of it than we thought they would. So … and just as…