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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Private Frank Offin
Private Frank Offin was one of 3 brothers who served...
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Son of Mr C H Burns, and one of one...
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Leslie Ralph Eden was a sergeant in the 83 Squadron...
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Air Raid Shelters Keston School Prepared When the...
Read MoreWhat do I do? – Ministry of Information Advice
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Read MoreCinema Listings for Bromley in 1941
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Read MoreSergeant C. Allington
Sergeant C. Allington Sergeant C. Allington, of North Road, Bromley...
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