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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Food Facts, August 1940
A regular feature in the local newspaper in the 1940’s,...
Read MorePrivate AG Sales
Killed in Action Private A.G. Sales, of the 3rd Monmouth,...
Read More2nd-Lieutenant Cecil Henry Viney
Cecil Henry Viney was the son of Mr & Mrs...
Read MoreThe Bromley Plane
The “Bromley” Plane Cheque for £5,870 handed over The Mayor...
Read MoreCanteen Truck donation to Bromley Fire Service, 1941
The donor, Mrs King, with the canteen she presented to...
Read MoreInvitation to the Dance
Cadets of the HMS Worcester at their evacuation home, invited...
Read MoreNight’s Heavy Blitz – April 1941
Night’s Heavy Blitz – April 1941 This report describes the...
Read More‘It is nice, Mother!’
That is what the children say when their Cuts, Scrapes...
Read MoreAncient Church Damaged, 1940
Stained Glass Destroyed An ancient Parish Church in S.E. England...
Read MoreMarriage of Surrey Cricketer, 1941
Surrey Country Cricketer Weds Bride daughter of Bromley Town Cricketer...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreHarvesters in a Raid
Reported in the Bromley & District Times, 6th September 1940...
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