The funeral of Pilot Officer Roy Achille Marchand, who was killed in action on September 15th, aged 22, took place at St Mark’s Church, Bromley and afterwards at Bromley Hill Cemetery. He was the only son of Mr And Mrs Rene A, Marchand, of 6 Hayes Road, Bromley, and his death was recorded in our issue last week. The mourners were Mr and Mrs Rene Marchand, Mrs Jean Marchand, Mrs O. Cullen and Mr and Mrs E. Dean. The flowers included a wreath (R.A.F.) from his father, a large heart…
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Father And Daughter Killed
Mother had gone to Hospital Seven Bombs on S.E. Area Wife Killed: Husband and son injured Tragedy came to two houses in a South-East residential area on Tuesday morning when an enemy plane came from behind a dark cloud and dropped seven bombs. Several dropped at a road junction and in a garden, making wide craters, and three on or near houses in three different roads. A father and his daughter were killed and another daughter gravely injured. In another house a women was killed, but her husband injured and…
Disney’s Pinocchio comes to Bromley!
Disney’s Pinocchio comes to Bromley For Everyone – of every age! It’s easy to forget how old Disney’s Pinocchio actually is! This film listing for Bromley’s Gaumont cinema was published in September 1940 and lists if as Walt Disney’s full length feature film in technicolour. A great distraction for families living through World War 2, especially when the threat of bombing was common and so close by. Source:Bromley & District Times, September 1940
Tea-Time Gossip
As written in the Bromley & District News on 27th September, 1940 (page 2) Under the Bed A near-by A.A. gun of terrific calibre has brought down a large piece out of one of our ceilings. Someone said to me, “I do think they ought to warn us” I replied, “Don’t be such a fool. Do you expect them to knock on the door and say ‘Please we are about to let off a gun,’ as if they just wanted to turn off the water?” However, one piece of ceiling…
Mr H.G. Milstead
Whilst working for the Standard Bank in Mombasa, Mr H.G. Milstead became the South Africa correspondent for the Bromley & District Times. Mr H.G. Milstead was the only son of Mr & Mrs H.H. Milstead of Hawes Road Bromley. He married Miss Doris May Bagnall, 2nd daughter of Mr & Mrs Bagnall of Cape Town, at St Mark’s Church, Parklands. Before going to South Africa he held a post in the London City & Midland Bank. After passing the examinations in April 1912, he was sent to Johannesburg. After being promoted…
Food Facts, September 1940
Handy Tips from the Ministry of Food, 1940 This regular feature from the Ministry of Food appeared in the Bromley & District Times on20th September 1940 (page 6). This follows on from the advice given in the August 1940 food facts. This Week’s Food Facts Most of us are going through a rather tough time. Now, more than ever, proper food is vital to our health. Don’t think that odd snacks during the day will sustain you. One full meal will do you twice as much good. Eat fresh food. See that your…
Newsagents continue despite bombs falling
This local newsagent, and his wife, continue working despite the falling bombs in the September attacks over Kent and London. I wonder who they were? If you have any news on the; if they appear in your family tree, then I’d love to hear from you.
Private Ernest W. Brigden
Private Ernest W. Brigden was serving with the Worcestershire Regiment when he was killed action in November 1914, aged 22. His family had lived in the Crays (Bromley) for some years and then Swanley for 6 years. Information sourced from the Bromley & District Times 1914-1920 Researched using the FREE database at www.militaryancestors.co.uk
Bromley Fighter Fund: 1940
Appeared in the Bromley & District Times, 20th September 1940
Harry Ludlow, Seaman
Harry Ludlow was one of three brother serving in the First World War. He served for the Royal Navy onboard HMS Duncan (c.1914) and then HMS Landrail. He was also an old Boy of Raglan Road School, Bromley Information sourced from the Bromley & District Times 1914-1920 Researched using the FREE database at www.militaryancestors.co.uk