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...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
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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Wedding of Hook & Ryan
Flight-Lieut Hook, RAF and Miss Ryan Flight-Lieutenant Robin Hook, RAF,...
Read MoreWomen of Britain – We Need You…
An advert which appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreLieutenant Thomas Edward Coney Fisher
Lieutenant Thomas Edward Coney Fisher of the East Lancashire Regiment...
Read MoreYou Can’t be too Careful: Propaganda Campaign, 1943
“Over 1,000 fires a day are helping Hitler.. so stub...
Read MoreServing on the Italian Frontier
Letter set to the Bromley & District Times from Gunner...
Read MoreIdris Table Waters – Advert
Idris Table Waters Advert for Idris Table Waters from the...
Read MorePetty-Officer James Green
Petty Officer James Green was reported to have given 8...
Read MoreSilent Films
On 9th February, 1917, the showing of the silent film,...
Read MoreWho was Sir Tiffy Cate?
In 1941 a strange figure (or figures) were roaming around...
Read MoreThe Wedding of Rodney Russell and Nancy Tapper
The second world war saw a sudden increase in weddings,...
Read MoreQuaker Relief in Britain
This advert featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
Read MoreUnexploded Bomb on Railway Line
Danger coolly tackled by staff In the South of England...
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