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...
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Molly Sherwell Private Molly Sherwell served with the Auxiliary Territorial...
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James Urquhart
James Urquhart Corporal James Urquhart, the husband of Hettie Urquhart...
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Wartime was be a huge sacrifice to families with sons...
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Read MoreBad Traffic Lights
It’s strange to imagine a world without traffic lights, as...
Read MoreFood Economy during wartime
During war time local stores would help customers visualise what...
Read MoreSoldiers Entertained
This extract, taken from the Bromley & District Times, 6th...
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Mr Leslie Harding, Green Street Green Just as the nation...
Read MoreFlying Officer Eric Charles Whitehead
Flying Officer Eric Charles Whitehead was the son of William...
Read MoreMarriage of Surrey Cricketer, 1941
Surrey Country Cricketer Weds Bride daughter of Bromley Town Cricketer...
Read MoreDunkirk Evacuation
From the Women’s page by Elvira The level of help...
Read MorePlane Models from Junk
Modelling is not just for boys, my husband has given...
Read MoreSapper R. G. Jones
As reported in the Bromley & District Times in 6th...
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