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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Food Economy during wartime
During war time local stores would help customers visualise what...
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12th November, 1915 page 2 “The Germans opposite me are...
Read MoreMolly Sherwell
Molly Sherwell Private Molly Sherwell served with the Auxiliary Territorial...
Read MoreExcitement at Naval Balloon
Some excitement was caused on Saturday afternoon last, when...
Read MoreBabies Born in Raid Shelters
Three in one South-East District Three mothers gave birth to...
Read MorePrime Minister’s Message: August 1940
On Saturday 4th August 1940 the British Prime Minister, Winston...
Read MoreWedding – Mr F.R. Burr and Miss H.M. Rigby
The wedding took place at the Parish Church of...
Read MoreThe Wedding of Rodney Russell and Nancy Tapper
The second world war saw a sudden increase in weddings,...
Read MoreFlying Officer Ross James
Roll of Honour MISSING. Hero who raided Berlin A fortnight...
Read MorePantomime time in Penge
Christmas and the New Year are traditionally pantomime times. On...
Read MoreBringing in the New Year: 1942
The White Hart Hotel, which once stood in the heart...
Read MoreA/F/L Gillian Lorne Campbell
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Flight Lieutenant Gillian Lorne...
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