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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Who was Lord Woolton?
Frederick James Marquis, was an English Businessman and politician, born...
Read MoreHow OXO helped Strengthen the Home Front
How OXO helped Strengthen the Home Front In 1840 a...
Read MoreMust-have Christmas Gifts for the Family c.1917
Life may have been tough in 1917, but Christmas would...
Read MorePrivate Ernest John Accleton
Ernest John Accleton Private E.J. Accelton, 1957, of the 1/4th...
Read MoreWork of the Firemen in 1944
In preparation for war, the Auxiliary Fire Service was established...
Read MoreWarning to take your own Tea on Holiday with you
In 1918 the Ministry of Food proved it cared about...
Read MoreMr H.G. Milstead
Whilst working for the Standard Bank in Mombasa, Mr H.G....
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Read MorePrivate John Bertram Ecott
Private John Bertam Ecott was the son of John Roland...
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This feature appeared in the Bromley & District Times calling...
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Another advert for Phosferine in the Bromley & District Times from...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
Thomas Beattie Sergeant Thomas Beattie served with the RAF voluntary...
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