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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End of a Giant: Death of the North Tower
On the 30th November 1936 a catastrophic fire took hold...
Read MorePrivate Sidney Thomas Miller
Another of our brave young heroes to pass silently to...
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Read MoreThe realities of life during a WW2 air raid
Reports in local newspaper gave a harrowing account of what...
Read MoreLieutenant Kenneth J. Amos
Lieut. K.J. Amos Awarded MBE (Military Divsion) Lieutenant (temporary captain)...
Read MoreNational War Bonds – invest every shilling you possibly can!
No sum can be too large! Another example of an...
Read MoreMatron Marion Edith Bolton
Mottingham George Medallist Mrs Marion Edith Bolton, matron of the...
Read MoreNo ration card required
In 1918, the British government set out new laws introducing...
Read MoreFrench Army Dogs
French Army dog masked ready to take a message through...
Read MoreDo you like the boots? Bon Marché fashion
This advert for the Bon Marché store in Brixton appeared...
Read MoreSec. Lieutenant Claudius C. G. Anderson
Reported in the Bromley & District Times on 6th September...
Read MorePrivate John Ludlow
Private John Ludlow was one of three brothers serving in the...
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