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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Swat that Squander Bug
The Squander Bug was propaganda character created during the Second...
Read MoreWomen to Help Home guard
Women to Help Home Guard Casualty Service Training More volunteers...
Read MoreWar Seen Through the Eyes of Local People
Tuesday 7th November 2017 8:15pm A talk about the women...
Read MoreSergeant C. Allington
Sergeant C. Allington Sergeant C. Allington, of North Road, Bromley...
Read MoreDr Kenneth Edwin Tapper
Awarded the George Medal Dr. Kenneth E. Tapper, O.B.E, Medical...
Read MoreCanteen Truck donation to Bromley Fire Service, 1941
The donor, Mrs King, with the canteen she presented to...
Read MoreShavex: Advert from 1942
“Shavex” was the was first brush-less shaving cream, developed by...
Read MoreGirls Being Called for Service
Bromley’s W.R.N.S. Cadets Young girls who are approaching the age...
Read MoreFrench Army Dogs
French Army dog masked ready to take a message through...
Read MoreWord of warning from the London General Omnibus Company
The London General Omnibus Company often created adverts like this...
Read MoreThrowing Stones and Cutting Property
Boys will be Boys The following matter was brought before...
Read MoreA Good Tune Would Make All the Difference
5th May 1916, page 5 WHO WILL? Sergeant Gutteridge (long...
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