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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Italian Recipes for Meatless Days – Risotto in Bianco
Another recipe that appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreLook Out in the Blackout – Advert from WW2
Be careful when crossing For safety’s sake, before you start...
Read MoreSignalman Charles Clarke
Charles Clark, son of Mr & Mrs C Clark of...
Read MoreLeading-Stoker Charles William Venters
Leading-Stoker Charles WIlliam Venters Lost at Sea Charles William Venters...
Read MorePrisoners of War: 1942
Prisoners of War Do you know anyone here?These are men...
Read MorePlane Models from Junk
Modelling is not just for boys, my husband has given...
Read MoreBurial of Air Raid Casualties
The idea seems to have gained currency in some districts...
Read MoreTraining of Uncertificated Nurses
Orpington Institution and emergency Hospital, Orpington, Kent Training of Uncertificated...
Read MoreNight’s Heavy Blitz – April 1941
Night’s Heavy Blitz – April 1941 This report describes the...
Read MoreBuilding Your Air Raid Shelter
Step by Step guide to building your own Air Raid...
Read MoreCaptain John Champion Faunthorpe, C.B.E., M.C.
Born in Battersea on 30th May, 1871, John Champion Faunthorpe...
Read MoreSome Bone! – Collecting for the War Effort in WW2
In 1941, the Department of National War Services put in...
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