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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Leslie Ralph Eden
Leslie Ralph Eden was a sergeant in the 83 Squadron...
Read MoreBritish Restaurant opens in West Wickham – WW2
I chose this one because my mother and Grandmother volunteered there...
Read MoreShare the Sunday Times: 1941 advert
Share the Sunday Times Trusted for its news and views...
Read MoreNurse K.E. Stacey
Nurse from Green Street Green awarded for her services to...
Read MorePrivate Frank Offin
Private Frank Offin was one of 3 brothers who served...
Read MoreFighter Fund for Bromley
This advert for support and volunteers for the Fighter Fund...
Read MoreAdding comfort to your Air Raid Shelter
Air raid shelters were not the most lavish place to...
Read MoreCanteen Truck donation to Bromley Fire Service, 1941
The donor, Mrs King, with the canteen she presented to...
Read MoreKing Decorates A.P.R. Supervisor
Mr Leslie Harding, Green Street Green Just as the nation...
Read MoreHitler will Never Defeat our Spirit
This wonderful article, published in the local newspaper, shows that...
Read MoreJames Urquhart
James Urquhart Corporal James Urquhart, the husband of Hettie Urquhart...
Read MoreB.G. Clarke
B.G. Clarke Gunner Benjamin George Clarke served with the Royal...
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