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...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
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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Heroes of the A.F.S. – Five Young Men Killed on Service
On the 19th March 1941, five local firemen lost their...
Read MoreGunner Walter Bax
Walter Bax was part member of a large family of...
Read MoreStrong Protest by Butchers as to the Fair Distribution of Meat
The Meat Supply: Strong Protest by Butchers Supported by Committee...
Read MorePurchasing Furniture in 1940
Anyone for new furniture in the sale? A three-piece suite...
Read MoreDownham Gunner Shoots Down Raider
Decorated for Cool Bravery For his action in staying at...
Read MoreConey Hall Fete, August 1940
This article, which featured in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreMr H.G. Milstead
Whilst working for the Standard Bank in Mombasa, Mr H.G....
Read MoreThe Supreme test of British Womanhood
Adverts like this one from the Bromley & District Time...
Read MoreGirls Being Called for Service
Bromley’s W.R.N.S. Cadets Young girls who are approaching the age...
Read MorePaper Salvage Competition: 1942
Following on from Bromley’s waste salvage drive in September 1941,...
Read MoreThe Foxwell Brothers
In this article we focus on the Foxwell family, who...
Read MoreSquadron Leader Henry Charles Shaw Page
Henry Charles Shaw Page (known as Harry) was the only...
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