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...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
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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Flooded Dug-outs
14th November 1915 We all have got quite used to...
Read MorePrivate E. Brooker
Prisoners of War Private E. Brooker News has been received...
Read MoreSapper R. G. Jones
As reported in the Bromley & District Times in 6th...
Read MoreA Narrow Escape
28th April 1916, pge 2 CORPORAL GUTTERIDGE HAS A NARROW...
Read MoreDame Clara Ellen Butt performs in Bromley
Dame Clara Ellen Butt, DBE (1 February 1872 – 23 January...
Read MoreWho was Sir Tiffy Cate?
In 1941 a strange figure (or figures) were roaming around...
Read MoreRationing Recipes – Cakes without Eggs
Rationing on food items such as eggs during World War...
Read MoreDeath of Sub-Lieutenant Stafford-Clark, 1940
Sub Lieutenant (A) John Stafford-Clark was the son of former...
Read MoreQuaker Relief in Britain
This advert featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
Read MoreSergeant-Pilot Harold Ian Maxwell
We have with regret to record the death on active...
Read MoreGuardsman James Williams
James Williams was the son of Mr & Mrs Frank...
Read MoreAt Least Eleven Enemy Aircraft were Shot Down
A report featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
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