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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Exciting Wartime Football Matches
In spite of the war, there was plenty of football...
Read MoreSecond-Lieutenant John Potter, D.S.O.
Second-Lieutenant John Potter, D.S.O., was born about 1895, son of...
Read MoreRaiders Foiled in Air Attacks on London: 1940
The onslaught continued into September 1940. This article appeared in...
Read MoreShavex: Advert from 1942
“Shavex” was the was first brush-less shaving cream, developed by...
Read MoreFlying Officer Eric Charles Whitehead
Flying Officer Eric Charles Whitehead was the son of William...
Read MoreGunner Harry Garcia
Old Bromley Scouter Broadcasts An exciting story Harry Garcia, a...
Read MoreSergeant H E A Squelch, D.C.M.
Sergeant H E A Squelch served with the Wireless Section,...
Read MoreAdding comfort to your Air Raid Shelter
Air raid shelters were not the most lavish place to...
Read MoreWould you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in 1918?
Would you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in...
Read MoreHarry Ludlow, Seaman
Harry Ludlow was one of three brother serving in the...
Read MoreFarm Wiped Out
Bomb Havoc Over a Mile It took a German bomb...
Read MoreNo Waste! Tactics of the Kitchen Front
This advert, to help combat waste in the kitchen, featured...
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