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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Sergeant Thomas Beattie
Thomas Beattie Sergeant Thomas Beattie served with the RAF voluntary...
Read MoreSilent Films
On 9th February, 1917, the showing of the silent film,...
Read MoreMust-have Christmas Gifts for the Family c.1917
Life may have been tough in 1917, but Christmas would...
Read MoreFrancis Perl Mears
Francis Perl Mears Captain Francis Perl Mears served with the...
Read MoreOur Service Families
Wartime was be a huge sacrifice to families with sons...
Read MoreSidney V. Langton
Sidney V. Langton Sidney V. Bateman was a despatch rider...
Read MoreLieutenant Oswald Payne
Lieutenant (John) Oswald Payne was the son of Mr &...
Read MoreB.G. Clarke
B.G. Clarke Gunner Benjamin George Clarke served with the Royal...
Read MoreLocal Kent Medal Winners after Dunkirk, WW2
The London Gazette featured lists of officers and men...
Read MoreI wonder who will start the games today
14th April 1916, page 8 I ran across one of...
Read MoreMiss Winifred Tremain
Experiences of a local nurse in France Praise for British...
Read MoreExciting Wartime Football Matches
In spite of the war, there was plenty of football...
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