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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Hero Honoured with Award from King
We watch Dad’s Army and see the Chief ARP Warden...
Read MoreLieutenant Kenneth J. Amos
Lieut. K.J. Amos Awarded MBE (Military Divsion) Lieutenant (temporary captain)...
Read MoreJones & Higgins Department Store
Useful ‘Coupon-free’ Gifts at reasonable prices Starting out as a...
Read MoreEnd of a Giant: Death of the North Tower
On the 30th November 1936 a catastrophic fire took hold...
Read MorePrivate Herbert Bramwell Rook
Private Rook served with the 6th Royal Went Kent Regiment...
Read MoreShavex: Advert from 1942
“Shavex” was the was first brush-less shaving cream, developed by...
Read MoreCharles Edward Kennard
Charles Edward Kennard Lance Corporal Charles Edward Kennard, was the...
Read MoreThe Crisp Brothers
One family from Bromley, Kent saw three of their five...
Read MoreThe T.W.E.R.P.S.: Spring edition
The T.W.E.R.P.S. were a local amateur concert party. who were...
Read MoreRefugee Wedding: Pittock-Buss to Gross
Geoffrey Pittock-Buss was born in Croydon in 1919, the son...
Read MoreGunner Walter Bax
Walter Bax was part member of a large family of...
Read MoreMiss Winifred Tremain
Experiences of a local nurse in France Praise for British...
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