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...
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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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In 1941, the Department of National War Services put in...
Read MoreBringing in the New Year: 1942
The White Hart Hotel, which once stood in the heart...
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Read MoreSergeant-Pilot Harold Ian Maxwell
We have with regret to record the death on active...
Read MoreSunlight Flakes: Advert
Happy Thoughts of Sunlight What fun it was! The cheerful...
Read MoreAmazing Ordeal of Two Local Airmen
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During WW2 the railway system in Britain was used heavily, and...
Read MoreBabies Born in Raid Shelters
Three in one South-East District Three mothers gave birth to...
Read MorePrime Minister’s Message: August 1940
On Saturday 4th August 1940 the British Prime Minister, Winston...
Read MoreGuide to War Savings
Even after the war children were encouraged to save. I...
Read MoreFrancis Perl Mears
Francis Perl Mears Captain Francis Perl Mears served with the...
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