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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Would you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in 1918?
Would you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in...
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Step by Step guide to building your own Air Raid...
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Whilst trawling through the newspapers of 1914-1919, Pam has come...
Read MoreMrs Ethel Augusta Pond
Recognition for Bravery Red Cross Distinguished War Service Certificate The...
Read MoreWilliam Page & Margaret Holder: Wedding
The perfect romance It seems this was the perfect romance. ...
Read MoreDecorated Soldier marries Sweetheart, 1940
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Read MoreWhy do the British love to Queue?
I really like this advertisement to encourage people to queue...
Read MoreWearing Furs
Fur Coats, Fur Trimmed Coats, Cloth Coats, Furs and Millnery....
Read MoreWedding Anniversary: Gunton
Former Mayor and Mayoress of Bromley Celebrate golden Wedding Anniversary...
Read MoreHomekeeping in Wartime
This article featured in the Bromley & District Times in...
Read MorePrisoners of Singapore (WW2)
Singapore Prisoners of War During World War II, following the...
Read MoreOur Soldiers Want More – Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the war. Our Soldiers Want More...
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