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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RAF “Presents” for Hitler
By the mid end of the Second War World, Britain...
Read MoreArthur James Smith
Presumed Killed Lieutenant A.J. Smith In June 1940, Mrs Smith,...
Read More15th October 1915
“In a hurry to get the job over and get...
Read MoreItalian Recipes for Meatless Days – Gnocchi alla Romana
By 1917, certain foods were in short supply, especially meat,...
Read MoreHarry Charles Shaw Page
Promotion for Rector’s Son Squadron Leader Page Flight Lieutenant Harry...
Read MoreBromley’s Drive to Salvage Waste, 1941
During the Second World War recycling was at a high...
Read MoreWe Expected the D.C.M. for Our Good Work
28th June 1916, page 10 Another letter from Sergeant Gutteridge...
Read MoreLeslie Ralph Eden
Leslie Ralph Eden was a sergeant in the 83 Squadron...
Read MoreHousekeeping in War-time Britain
Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI the King of the...
Read MoreRaider Crashes at Bromley, 1940
Three of Crew Killed FOURTH BALES OUT AND SURRENDERS Two...
Read MoreSafety First
At first I thought this was an overcrowded escalator, but...
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...
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