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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Gunner Ernest Nelms
He was with the Royal Field Artiller. A shell from...
Read MoreIn War Weapons Week – 7th Feb 1941
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Read MoreWork of the Firemen in 1944
In preparation for war, the Auxiliary Fire Service was established...
Read MoreSharing Piggies in St Mary Cray, 1918
St Mary Cray Pig-Keeping Society Nearly 800 shares Applied for...
Read MoreAppeal: Householders told to save bones
During World War II households were encouraged to save bones,...
Read MorePrivate Patrick Joseph Reynolds: Death
Private Patrick Reynolds had previously been reported as missing in...
Read MoreJones & Higgins Department Store
Useful ‘Coupon-free’ Gifts at reasonable prices Starting out as a...
Read MoreBilly Brown’s Own Highway Code
Billy Brown of London Town was a cartoon character, drawn by...
Read MoreDownham Gunner Shoots Down Raider
Decorated for Cool Bravery For his action in staying at...
Read MorePrivate Ronald Young Hedderwick
Ronald Young Hedderick was the son of Robert Munter Hedderwick...
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Read MoreExciting Wartime Football Matches
In spite of the war, there was plenty of football...
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