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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Grow Fit not Fat on your War Diet!
The Ministry of Food published some food facts in local...
Read MoreMaking Ends Meet
Advert for National Savings Certificates Making Ends Meet Think of...
Read MoreActing F/L Hugh William Eliot
For Gallentry Acting Light-Lieutenant H.W. Eliot AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS...
Read MoreWar-Time Sweet Treats – recipes
War-Time Sweet TreaTs When rations meant that sweet treats were...
Read MoreAlbert Victor Waldock
Arthur Victor Waldock Private Arthur Victor Waldock served with the...
Read MoreBeckenham’s War Weapons Week – Spring 1941
Our aim is £250,000 Says THE MAYOR Citizens of Beckenham:...
Read MoreNurse K.E. Stacey
Nurse from Green Street Green awarded for her services to...
Read MoreWould you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in 1918?
Would you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in...
Read MoreTravel Advice: Don’t Travel at Whitsun, 1943
Advice from the Railway Executive Committee advising customers not to ...
Read MoreLondon Carries on – Spirit of the People
This news report featured in the Bromley & District Times...
Read More“Dominion Day” at Orpington
Ontario Military Hospital Carnival It was “Dominion Day” at Orpington...
Read MoreThe Browns of Bromley
This edition of Service Families which was published in the...
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