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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New Hitler Proclamation!
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Read MorePrivate Ernest John Accleton
Ernest John Accleton Private E.J. Accelton, 1957, of the 1/4th...
Read MorePrivate John Bertram Ecott
Private John Bertam Ecott was the son of John Roland...
Read MoreBert Whitehead
Prisoner of War Private Bert Whitehead Private Bert Whitehead, son...
Read MoreAppeal: Householders told to save bones
During World War II households were encouraged to save bones,...
Read MoreTragic Result of S.E. Suburb Bombing
Three Children Killed Tragic result of S.E. Suburb Bombing Sheltering...
Read MoreStephen J. Masters
Missing Lieutenant S.J. Masters, Chislehurst Mr and Mrs C. Masters,...
Read MoreGerman Bullet Straight Through the Barrel
Chatty letters from Sergeant Sandle
Read MoreGirls Being Called for Service
Bromley’s W.R.N.S. Cadets Young girls who are approaching the age...
Read More“Dominion Day” at Orpington
Ontario Military Hospital Carnival It was “Dominion Day” at Orpington...
Read MoreSergeant E.S. Mussell
Served in the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. An...
Read MoreCouncil Sets up Battlefield Scene to Help Raise Funds for the War
FEEDING THE GUN ON BROMLEY’S BATTLEFIELD “No Man’s Land” from...
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