Wilfred Breeze

Wilfred George Breeze was born in Bunwell in the third quarter of 1896 to Herbert (from Thuxton) and Agnes Ellen (nee Humphreys), known as Nellie, and also born in Bunwell. His father was a farmer and carrier, transporting people and goods to Norwich twice weekly. From 1904 to 1910, Herbert was the landlord of the Adam and Eve pub in North Road. By … Continue ReadingWilfred Breeze

Wesley Chilvers

Wesley Herbert William Ewart Gladstone Chilvers was born on the 31 May 1898 in Carleton Rode to farm labourer, John and his wife, Alice (nee Youngs); both born in Bunwell. His birth came just a couple of weeks after the death of the venerable former Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone and Wesley was probably given these three middle names in tribute. He was … Continue ReadingWesley Chilvers