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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Look Out in the Blackout – Advert from WW2
Be careful when crossing For safety’s sake, before you start...
Read MoreCommuting in 1942
Commuting in 1942 Trains were by far the main mode...
Read MoreAnother Christmas out here, but we live in hopes of Frits giving in before long
20th October 1916, page 3 SERGEANT GUTTERIDGE STILL GOING STRONG...
Read MoreItalian Recipes for Meatless Days – Risotto in Bianco
Another recipe that appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreBert Whitehead
Prisoner of War Private Bert Whitehead Private Bert Whitehead, son...
Read MorePolice Constable killed in air raid, 1941
Police-Constable Whitehead Poilice-constable Edgar John Whitehead, who was killed...
Read MorePrivate Frederick Norman Ayles
Private Frederick Ayles was an old boy of Aylesbury Road...
Read MoreThe Call to Arms
The Call to Arms Source:Bromley & District Times, 7th August...
Read MoreMr Victor George Thomas Rickman
For Gallantry: British Empire Medal Mr V.G.T. Rickman His Majesty...
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 More‘It is nice, Mother!’
That is what the children say when their Cuts, Scrapes...
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