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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Bombs on Villages during World War 2
This sad report were published in the Bromley & District...
Read MoreFrench Army Dogs
French Army dog masked ready to take a message through...
Read MoreThe Foxwell Brothers
In this article we focus on the Foxwell family, who...
Read MoreWho Said War Prices?
Taken from the Bromley & District Times on 5th January...
Read MoreThe New Women’s Service ,1918
The Women’s Royal Air Force, or “the Penguins” is the name...
Read MoreHighest Scout Honour Given, 1941
The Silver Wolf scouting award is the highest award given out...
Read MoreLeading Aircraftman Harold Lidster: Wedding
L/A/C Lidster and Miss M. Fitch The wedding took place...
Read MorePrisoners of War: 1942
Prisoners of War Do you know anyone here?These are men...
Read MoreGunner W H King
Son of William Henry and Eliza King, of 17 New...
Read MoreHeinz Ketchup boss contributes £20K to War effort
After opening its first overseas office in London in 1896,...
Read MoreRationing on food items such as eggs during World War...
Read MoreRaiders Foiled in Air Attacks on London: 1940
The onslaught continued into September 1940. This article appeared in...
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