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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Arthur Bellringer
Corproal Bellringer Councillor’s Son Missing at Singapore Corporal Arthur Bellringer...
Read MoreJones & Higgins Department Store
Useful ‘Coupon-free’ Gifts at reasonable prices Starting out as a...
Read MoreThe House for Juvenile Clothing, 1917
Here are the fashions for the younger generation. No mobiles...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreSec. Lieutenant Claudius C. G. Anderson
Reported in the Bromley & District Times on 6th September...
Read MoreGunner Harry Garcia
Old Bromley Scouter Broadcasts An exciting story Harry Garcia, a...
Read MoreThe Bromley Plane
The “Bromley” Plane Cheque for £5,870 handed over The Mayor...
Read MorePenny-a-Week fund
One of the most successful ways of obtaining money during...
Read MoreSignalman Charles Clarke
Charles Clark, son of Mr & Mrs C Clark of...
Read MoreWhere they have succeeded Chislehurst will not fail – War Weapons Week, 1918
Help us to win Our Gun Adverts like this were...
Read MoreMr Victor George Thomas Rickman
For Gallantry: British Empire Medal Mr V.G.T. Rickman His Majesty...
Read More“Dominion Day” at Orpington
Ontario Military Hospital Carnival It was “Dominion Day” at Orpington...
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