# Boomer — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

> Boomer in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Boomer

**First appearance:** 0051-ix-the-potwell-inn

## Who they are

A customer at the Potwell Inn.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii)

Captain of the Fire Brigade, seen at his window and later leading efforts to save Mantell and Throbson's.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as part of the crowd trying to manage the fire escape.

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