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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Babies Born in Raid Shelters
Three in one South-East District Three mothers gave birth to...
Read MoreLieutenant Richard Been Stannard
Lieutenant Richard Been Stannard was born at Blyth, Northumberland. His...
Read MorePublishing Contract signed
I’m very excited to announce that a publishing contract has...
Read MoreSaving Your Pennies in 1942
To encourage people to save during the war time, advert...
Read MoreDainty Wear for Tiny Tots
Loving the names of the children’s clothing from this advert...
Read MoreStephen J. Masters
Missing Lieutenant S.J. Masters, Chislehurst Mr and Mrs C. Masters,...
Read MoreFred Arthur Foot, Stoker
1st Class Stoker Fred Arthur Foot, the son of William...
Read MoreBromley Rescue Squad Members Honoured , 1941
A.R.P. Awards Members of Champion Rescue Squad Honoured Two members...
Read MoreSergeant E.S. Mussell
Served in the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment. An...
Read MoreHistory made on ruins of Bromley Parish Church – 1941
Bromley Parish Church has played a significant role in the...
Read MoreBromley’s Christmas Games – 1941
Holiday Football Home Guard Overwhelmed On Christmas Day Bromley met...
Read MoreEvery Man Who Is Fit to Fight is Fit to Pension – Demand for Justice
The National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers (NADSS) was...
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