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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George Reginald Pierce
George Reginald Pierce George Reginald Pierce was Second Engineer on...
Read MoreFashions of January 1917
Winter Fashions from 1917 Medhurst’s Winter Sale At no other...
Read MoreAmazing Ordeal of Two Local Airmen
Blazing Bomber 12,000 Feet up Fought fire over Germany for...
Read MoreRifleman James William Hodson
James William Hodson, a native of Orpington, was a member...
Read MoreWar Weapons Rivalry – Who will win?
Will Beckenham Beat Bromley? The friendly rivalry between the neighbouring...
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Read MoreWord of warning from the London General Omnibus Company
The London General Omnibus Company often created adverts like this...
Read MoreThe Brothers Lee, 1941
Three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lee. of 98 Bromley...
Read MoreAmos David John Friend
Amos D J Friend a member of the Royal Field...
Read MoreMr Victor George Thomas Rickman
For Gallantry: British Empire Medal Mr V.G.T. Rickman His Majesty...
Read MoreMany people caught out with Gas Tests in Bromley
Gas attack tests were conducted during WW2 to prepare civilians...
Read MoreBombs on Villages during World War 2
This sad report were published in the Bromley & District...
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