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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Flooded Dug-outs
14th November 1915 We all have got quite used to...
Read MoreTRIBUTE TO CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICES
To the Editor Sir,- I should much like to express...
Read MoreQuaker Relief in Britain
This advert featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
Read MoreIs Your Boy here? Prisoners of War, 1941
This group photo of soldiers being held in a prisoner...
Read MoreAdvertisement for Regent Portraits (Photographers)
“When Jack came home on leave…” …he realised how much...
Read MoreThe Browns of Bromley
This edition of Service Families which was published in the...
Read MoreLeading-stoker Ernest Bourne
Leading-Stoker Ernest Bourne Ernest Bourne of Canon Road, Bromley (Kent)...
Read MoreRamble with a Thrill
Ramble with a Thrill “Bomber Came Out of the Clouds”...
Read MoreWilliam Bernard Bingham
William Bernard Bingham Killed whilst on service William Bernard Bingham...
Read MoreHarry Charles Shaw Page
Promotion for Rector’s Son Squadron Leader Page Flight Lieutenant Harry...
Read MoreI had a feeling that the Germans had no bullets made for me
15th October, 1915 In a further letter, written on the...
Read MoreAutumn Fashions – 1940
For the fashion conscious in 1940, this advert appeared in...
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