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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Mounting Total in War Weapons Week HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR NEW...
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Robert Edward Mockridge was the son of Thomas Edward and...
Read MoreShopkeepers re-planning their delivery services
Advert article which featured in the local Bromley Times newspaper...
Read More2nd-Lieutenant Cecil Henry Viney
Cecil Henry Viney was the son of Mr & Mrs...
Read MoreLady Camden visits the Bromley Red Cross
The Marchioness Camden at Bromley RED CROSS DETACHMENTS INSPECTED Interesting...
Read MoreA Trench View of Air Raids & Reprisals
20th July 1917, page 5 A TRENCH VIEW OF AIR...
Read MoreTeaser the Mascot of H.M.S. Warwick
A lot of ships had pet mascots like Teaser, who...
Read MoreFlying Officer Albert Cyril Batt
Gallant Conduct Flying Officer A.C. Batt, R.AF.V.R., Commended The gallant...
Read MoreWilliam Page & Margaret Holder: Wedding
The perfect romance It seems this was the perfect romance. ...
Read MoreThe Crisp Brothers
One family from Bromley, Kent saw three of their five...
Read MoreGunner Ernest Nelms
He was with the Royal Field Artiller. A shell from...
Read MoreThe Supreme test of British Womanhood
Adverts like this one from the Bromley & District Time...
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