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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Lieutenant Arthur Gerard Tapp
The Military Cross has been awarded to Lieutenant Arthur Gerard...
Read MoreDecorated Soldier marries Sweetheart, 1940
It’s always exciting to read about military personnel who were...
Read MoreLord Woolton Pie: The Official Recipe
Originally called Lord Woolton pie, and later as simply Woolton...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreBurial of Air Raid Casualties
The idea seems to have gained currency in some districts...
Read MoreDainty Wear for Tiny Tots
Loving the names of the children’s clothing from this advert...
Read MoreInmates of the ‘Grim Grey House” given a holiday… stories from the Workhouse
Workhouses, like the one in Bromley (now the PRU hospital),...
Read MorePrivate Patrick Joseph Reynolds, Bickley
Private Patrick Joseph Reynolds of the Royal West Kent Regiment,...
Read MoreSquadron Leader Henry Charles Shaw Page
Henry Charles Shaw Page (known as Harry) was the only...
Read MoreMiss Beatrix Batten
It’s always nice to see women receiving awards for their...
Read MoreThey gave us a quiet day…
October 1915. They gave us a quiet day, so we...
Read MoreHighest Scout Honour Given, 1941
The Silver Wolf scouting award is the highest award given out...
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