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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Military Ancestors website updated
It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m happy to...
Read MoreCorporal H W Mummery
Mrs Mummery, Albion Road, Marden, has received news that her...
Read MoreDriver A.E. Stagg
Prisoner of War at Stalag, Germany Driver A. E. Stagg...
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...
Read MoreLance Corporal E. A. Palin
Reported in the Bromley & District Times, 6th September 1940....
Read MorePrivate John Bertram Ecott
Private John Bertam Ecott was the son of John Roland...
Read MoreActing F/L Hugh William Eliot
For Gallentry Acting Light-Lieutenant H.W. Eliot AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS...
Read MoreNo ration card required
In 1918, the British government set out new laws introducing...
Read MoreLord Croft Watches over Gun Crew, 1941
Henry Page Croft, 1st Baron Croft was a decorated British soldier and...
Read MoreThe Stupendous Rate of War Expenditure in World War 2
£1,000,000,000 for the War Stupendous National Expenditure AIR BATTLES OVER...
Read MoreHorace A T Friend
Horace Alfred Thomas Friend was the son of Mr Alfred...
Read MorePolice Sergeants Bravery During WW2
Award for Rescue of R.A.F. Pilot The King, states Tuesday’s...
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