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...
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Ernest John Accleton Private E.J. Accelton, 1957, of the 1/4th...
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Molly Sherwell Private Molly Sherwell served with the Auxiliary Territorial...
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Gunner F. Bateman
Gunner F. Bateman Gunner F. Bateman, of Weston Rove in...
Read MoreSquadron Leader Henry Charles Shaw Page
Henry Charles Shaw Page (known as Harry) was the only...
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On the 30th November 1936 a catastrophic fire took hold...
Read MorePrime Minister’s Message: August 1940
On Saturday 4th August 1940 the British Prime Minister, Winston...
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Step by Step guide to building your own Air Raid...
Read MoreFritz the Ship’s Mascot
Two sailors , on board one of the American naval...
Read MoreF/O Harold Sydney Mellows
Flying Officer H.S. Mellows West Wickham Rotarians stood in silence...
Read MoreFred Arthur Foot, Stoker
1st Class Stoker Fred Arthur Foot, the son of William...
Read MoreOur Soldiers Want More – Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the war. Our Soldiers Want More...
Read MoreSilent Films
On 9th February, 1917, the showing of the silent film,...
Read MoreSergeant-Pilot Harold Ian Maxwell
We have with regret to record the death on active...
Read MoreOrpington Passes their £100,000 War Weapons Week aim
Great Enthusiasm in town and villages Crowds watch mile-long parade...
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