Local history and heritage news

• Bowie Bandstand in Beckenham Listed on Festival’s 50th anniversary

  Published on Friday, 16 August 2019

  The historic bandstand in south London where David Bowie performed at the Growth Summer Festival 50 years ago today (16 August) has been listed at Grade II.

• Friendship agreement signed with Canada

  Published on Thursday, 7 March 2019

  An historic friendship agreement between Thunder Bay, Canada and the London Borough Bromley has been signed today.

• Stone unveiled for borough’s Victoria Cross recipient

  Published on Friday, 23 March 2018

  A soldier from Penge posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, has been honoured with a commemorative stone.

• Commemorative stone unveiled for a Royal Navy Victoria Cross recipient

  Published on Thursday, 1 February 2018

  A Royal Navy Submarine Commander, born in Bromley, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, has been honoured at the Bromley War Memorial with a commemorative stone being unveiled.

• Shortlands War Memorial restoration complete

  Published on Tuesday, 24 October 2017

  The Shortlands War Memorial will be re-dedicated on Sunday 12 November as part of the Remembrance Sunday events.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum secures star object donation from Biggin Hill veteran

  Published on Thursday, 14 September 2017

  Biggin Hill Memorial Museum secures star object donation from Biggin Hill veteran

• Donations welcome for Biggin Hill Memorial Museum

  Published on Wednesday, 16 August 2017

  The Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Trust have welcomed a donation from the Orpington and District Caledonian Society (ODCS) to St George’s Chapel.

• ‘Exemplary’ plans for Biggin Hill Memorial Museum approved

  Published on Friday, 21 July 2017

  Plans for construction of the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum to take place later this year were approved by the Executive on Wednesday.

• ‘Exemplary’ plans for Biggin Hill Memorial Museum secure National Lottery funding

  Published on Tuesday, 4 July 2017

  Bromley Council, in partnership with the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Trust has received a grant of almost £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum project.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum given the green light

  Published on Tuesday, 2 May 2017

  The proposal to bring forward a Memorial Museum at Biggin Hill has received planning approval.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum wins National Lottery support

  Published on Tuesday, 18 October 2016

  The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a stage one pass for a grant of almost £2m towards the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum project. The unanimous award decision was made by the HLF’s London committee.

• Experts to oversee Shortlands War Memorial restoration

  Published on Thursday, 13 October 2016

  Expert consultants are being appointed to oversee the restoration of the Shortlands War memorial.

• 92 Squadron Standard to remain at St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance

  Published on Monday, 18 April 2016

  Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Trust welcomes news that the 92 Squadron Standard will remain at St George’s Chapel.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum news update

  Published on Monday, 7 September 2015

  Plans to finally create a heritage centre to commemorate Biggin Hill’s role in World War Two, and safeguard the long term future of St George’s chapel, are moving forwards.

• Remembering Private Howell, brave soldier and a gentleman

  Published on Monday, 7 September 2015

  Relatives from as far away as Australia have gathered today to remember Private William Howell at the Bromley war memorial which now bears his name for the first time.

• Biggin Hill Memorial Museum appeal launch at St George’s Chapel

  Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015

  An appeal has been launched following the civic service at St George’s Chapel at Biggin Hill.