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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The Browns of Bromley
This edition of Service Families which was published in the...
Read MoreSoldiers Entertained
This extract, taken from the Bromley & District Times, 6th...
Read MoreGetting a Good Night’s Rest in the Public Shelter
During early 1941 Britain was still in the midst of...
Read MoreMilitary Medal for Corp. C Brown
It will be learnt with much pleasure by residents of...
Read MoreFashions of January 1917
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Read MorePrivate Ernest W. Brigden
Private Ernest W. Brigden was serving with the Worcestershire Regiment when...
Read MoreAppeal: Householders told to save bones
During World War II households were encouraged to save bones,...
Read MoreMrs Fraser-Harris joins Munition Making at 62
62 year old lady proves she’s just as capable as...
Read MoreSoap Rationing
Advert from the Ministry of Food Soap Rationing From Monday,...
Read MoreSergeant E.S. Mussell
Served in the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. An...
Read MoreThe Germans have been rather saucy lately
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Read MoreBromley’s Christmas Games – 1941
Holiday Football Home Guard Overwhelmed On Christmas Day Bromley met...
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