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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German Bullet Straight Through the Barrel
Chatty letters from Sergeant Sandle
Read MoreTeaser the Mascot of H.M.S. Warwick
A lot of ships had pet mascots like Teaser, who...
Read MoreRambler Captures German Airman
Although no actual date is given for when this ‘capture’...
Read MoreGirls Being Called for Service
Bromley’s W.R.N.S. Cadets Young girls who are approaching the age...
Read MoreWork of the Firemen in 1944
In preparation for war, the Auxiliary Fire Service was established...
Read MoreIn the Workhouse, Christmas Day [Poem]
In the Workhouse, Christmas Day by George R. Sims (...
Read MoreWar Savings Campaign
Permanent Memorial for the Borough In the hour of peril...
Read MoreThe Lock Brothers
Here the Bromley & District Times celebrated another band of brothers...
Read MoreBuilding Your Air Raid Shelter
Step by Step guide to building your own Air Raid...
Read MoreMrs Ethel Augusta Pond
Recognition for Bravery Red Cross Distinguished War Service Certificate The...
Read MoreAir Raid Damage: SE London and Kent
Some pictures of the damaged caused by bombing one weekend...
Read MoreDunkirk Evacuation
From the Women’s page by Elvira The level of help...
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