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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History of a Famous Ship – H.M.S. Broke
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Read MoreRifleman James William Hodson
James William Hodson, a native of Orpington, was a member...
Read MoreCollie Knox joins the Star
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Read MorePantomime time in Penge
Christmas and the New Year are traditionally pantomime times. On...
Read MorePrivate Frederick William Turrell , of St Marys Cray
Missing in Action Private W. Turrell, of St Mary Cray...
Read MorePrivate John Ludlow
Private John Ludlow was one of three brothers serving in the...
Read MoreWomen’s War-time Services, 1941
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Read MoreSunlight Flakes: Advert
Happy Thoughts of Sunlight What fun it was! The cheerful...
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