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...
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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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Orpington Gunner’s Ordeal
Stranded on Dunkirk Beach Gunner Ellard Grubb, whose home is...
Read MoreWar Seen Through the Eyes of Local People
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Read MoreBattle of the Atlantic
An example of how newspapers advertised the dramatics of the...
Read MoreDunkirk Evacuation
From the Women’s page by Elvira The level of help...
Read MorePetty-Officer James Green
Petty Officer James Green was reported to have given 8...
Read MoreStephen J. Masters
Missing Lieutenant S.J. Masters, Chislehurst Mr and Mrs C. Masters,...
Read MoreLady Librarian initiates a very practical improvement at Bromley Public Library, 1918
According to this article, which was published in the Bromley...
Read MoreMr Victor George Thomas Rickman
For Gallantry: British Empire Medal Mr V.G.T. Rickman His Majesty...
Read MoreThe House for Juvenile Clothing, 1917
Here are the fashions for the younger generation. No mobiles...
Read More2nd Lieutenant John B. Bassett
72521 2nd-Lieutenant John Bond Bassett , aged 28, was a...
Read MoreCaretaker needed for Smallpox Hospital – Job Advert, 1941
Looking for a job? Here’s a good one for a...
Read MoreTen Planes Brought Down during 1940 air battle
Another week of heavy bombing was felt over London in...
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