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.
Published on Thursday, 7 March 2019
An historic friendship agreement between Thunder Bay, Canada and the London Borough Bromley has been signed today.
Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Bromley’s Mayor, Councillor Kim Botting, presented certificates to Bromley children and young people this week for their contribution to the ‘Bromley Remembers’ exhibition
Published on Monday, 29 October 2018
During the morning of Sunday 11 November, 2018, Remembrance Day Services will be held throughout the borough.
Published on Friday, 23 March 2018
A soldier from Penge posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, has been honoured with a commemorative stone.
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.
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.
Published on Thursday, 14 September 2017
Biggin Hill Memorial Museum secures star object donation from Biggin Hill veteran
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.
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.
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.
Published on Tuesday, 2 May 2017
The proposal to bring forward a Memorial Museum at Biggin Hill has received planning approval.
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.
Published on Thursday, 13 October 2016
Expert consultants are being appointed to oversee the restoration of the Shortlands War memorial.
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.
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.
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.
Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015
An appeal has been launched following the civic service at St George’s Chapel at Biggin Hill.
