Step into Bromley's Past through historical newspapers
What was Bromley like during the War Years?
Old Newspapers are a wonderful source of information. I have been working with the Bromley and District Times during World War 1 and its aftermath collecting and listing the names of military personnel who have featured in it for my Military Ancestors project.
Through this research I have also gathered fascinating stories, articles and adverts from the time. These I can now bring to you through my website Bromley Historical Newspapers – stories written about the people of the time, by the people of the time.
I hope you enjoy reading them too.
Pam
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About Me
Pam Preedy is a local historian and author of Living Through the Great War at Home, about how the people of Bromley faced the challenges of war. As well as providing talks to local groups, Pam is also a volunteer at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
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Bertram Edgar Spark
Bertram Edgar Spark Bertram Edgar Spark served as a rifleman...
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Thomas Beattie Sergeant Thomas Beattie served with the RAF voluntary...
Read MorePrivate Ernest John Accleton
Ernest John Accleton Private E.J. Accelton, 1957, of the 1/4th...
Read MoreMolly Sherwell
Molly Sherwell Private Molly Sherwell served with the Auxiliary Territorial...
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County of the Kent Red Cross
As reported in the Bromley & District Times in September...
Read MoreGuardsman James Williams
James Williams was the son of Mr & Mrs Frank...
Read MoreShelters Under Water – Orpington Urban Council
Protection of civilians in the event of an enemy attack...
Read MoreSec. Lieutenant Claudius C. G. Anderson
Reported in the Bromley & District Times on 6th September...
Read MoreCare of candles and lamps
To the country resident the problem of lighting the house...
Read More15th October 1915 – Letter from Gutteridge
I wonder what we fellows will do after the war...
Read MoreDo you like the boots? Bon Marché fashion
This advert for the Bon Marché store in Brixton appeared...
Read MoreConscription Introduced
Conscription Introduced Within a year of Great Britain declaring war...
Read MoreMothers Save Your Children!
In order to keep civilians safe during the Second World...
Read MoreGerman pilots buried in Cudham
This story appeared in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
Read MoreThe Battle of Britain is on, August 1940
When France collapsed, it was anticipated that Britain would be...
Read MoreJones & Higgins Department Store
Useful ‘Coupon-free’ Gifts at reasonable prices Starting out as a...
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