TWO acts of bravery were honoured at ceremonies this week exactly a century ago.

Under the heading "Sequel to Bromsgrove Sensation," the Journal reported in 1903: "In London on Thursday, the Prince of Wales in his capacity as Grand Prior of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in England, presented medals and awards for deeds of gallantry in attempts to save life at great personal risk.

"Among the recipients was Nurse Edith Lindsay who was awarded a silver medal for great bravery displayed on the Midland Railway at Bromsgrove. She had been in charge of Miss Daykin who, while walking near the railway, suddenly made a rush for an approaching train, in front of which she threw herself.

Injured

"Nurse Lindsay at once followed but was too late to prevent her patient from being killed. She herself was knocked down by the engine and was seriously injured. At Thursday's presentation she was unable to walk without the aid of crutches."

The other bravery award was made by the residents of Claines to a William Young. The Journal explained: "On Monday evening there was a pleasant gathering at the Church Institute, Claines, in order to present Mr W. Young with a watch and chain in recognition of his plucky conduct in rescuing Kate Stone, aged 12, from drowning in the Severn.

"If it had not been for his prompt action the girl would in all probability have been drowned."