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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Private Frank Offin
Private Frank Offin was one of 3 brothers who served...
Read MoreAir Raid Damage: SE London and Kent
Some pictures of the damaged caused by bombing one weekend...
Read MoreTragic Result of S.E. Suburb Bombing
Three Children Killed Tragic result of S.E. Suburb Bombing Sheltering...
Read MoreWar Weapons Rivalry – Who will win?
Will Beckenham Beat Bromley? The friendly rivalry between the neighbouring...
Read MoreRAF “Presents” for Hitler
By the mid end of the Second War World, Britain...
Read MoreSergeant E.S. Mussell
Served in the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. An...
Read MoreWearing Furs
Fur Coats, Fur Trimmed Coats, Cloth Coats, Furs and Millnery....
Read MoreRaiders Foiled in Air Attacks on London: 1940
The onslaught continued into September 1940. This article appeared in...
Read MoreCaretaker needed for Smallpox Hospital – Job Advert, 1941
Looking for a job? Here’s a good one for a...
Read MoreFood Facts, September 1940
Handy Tips from the Ministry of Food, 1940 This regular...
Read MoreMilitary Cross for Lieut. H D Reynolds
It will be learnt with great pleasure that another son...
Read MorePrivate Herbert Venters
Herbert Venters was the son of Mr & Mrs W Venters of...
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