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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Lance-Corporal Christopher Paul Conway
Lance Corporal Christopher Conway was a member of the 5th...
Read MoreWilliam Noel Hickmott
Lance Bombardier William Noel Hickmott was the son of Thomas...
Read MoreDunkirk Evacuation
From the Women’s page by Elvira The level of help...
Read MoreA great favourite with Men: spice Cake
Spice Cake This is a rich and heavy textured cake...
Read MoreNational Kitchens Open During WW1
National Kitchens were opened during World War One to provide...
Read MoreWorking Title
At the moment the title is: The Home Front in...
Read MoreBoys Charged with Stealing Apples
Boys Charged with stealing apples The Bromley & District Times...
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 MoreTravel Advice: Don’t Travel at Whitsun, 1943
Advice from the Railway Executive Committee advising customers not to ...
Read MoreThe Bromley Plane
The “Bromley” Plane Cheque for £5,870 handed over The Mayor...
Read MoreWarning to take your own Tea on Holiday with you
In 1918 the Ministry of Food proved it cared about...
Read MoreItalian Recipes for Meatless Days – Risotto in Bianco
Another recipe that appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
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