At the moment the title is: The Home Front in the Great War: How the people of Bromley faced the challenges of war, but this is rather wordy, so I think the publisher will come up with a more snappy version.
Year: 2017
Publishing Contract signed
I’m very excited to announce that a publishing contract has been signed and my book should be out in 2018. I have my first meeting with them on 5th July.
How to Honour the Fallen of World War I
Tuesday 2nd February 2018 7:45pm The trials and tribulations of creating a suitable war memorial to honour those who given their lives for the people: choosing an appropriate memorial, raising the money, choosing a site, and in some cases the inevitable disagreements and arguments. Bromley Borough Local History Society Trinity United Reformed Church Upper Park Road, Bromley Contact: Programme Co-ordinator mike.marriott1@ntlworld.com
Lance-Corporal Christopher Paul Conway
Lance Corporal Christopher Conway was a member of the 5th Battalion, Royal, volunteered for foreign service and probably went to Jubbelpore in India for garrison duty. He was one of four brothers, all of whom also served in the first world war; Private Stephen Conway, Private William Conway, Corporate Albert George Conway. He lived at Wharton Road, Bromley. Source:Bromley & Kentish Times, 16th October 1914 (page 5)
Petty-Officer James Green
Petty Officer James Green was reported to have given 8 years service, serving with the Royal Navy on HMS Stag by November 1914. Source:Bromley & District Times, 6th November 1914 (page 2)
Bandsman Arthur Warwick
Bandsman Arthur Warwick He was a Bandsman with the 2nd Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby), who was killed in action in France on 20th September 1914. His military number was 1045. The Bromley & Kentish Times reported that he had spent 6.5 years in India and was at home on a 6 months furlough when he was called up to re-join the regiment. He lived on Recreation Road, Shortlands. He was later commemorated at the memorial service at Bromley Parish Church the following year. Source:Killed in Action – Bromley &…
Gunner Ernest Nelms
He was with the Royal Field Artiller. A shell from one of the enemy’s large guns fell close to the gun that Nelms was serving and devastated all around inflicting terrible injuries, who was close to death when he left the field. He was reported to have a sister, Mrs A Jinks living in Kingston, Ontario His fiancee, Miss Florence King, of Parkside, Wimbledon also received news from a comrade. Reported in the Bromley & District Times, 25th December 1914 [source: Military Ancestors]
Silent Films
On 9th February, 1917, the showing of the silent film, Davy Crockett was advertised; a magnificent drama in five parts. In those days the films were shown continuously on Saturdays from 2pm to 10.15 pm and two performances on other days. Seats:3d (penny) + 1d leisure tax4d (penny) + 1d tax1 shilling (12 pennies) + 2d tax Davy Crockett Davy Crockett is a 1916 American silent film starring Dustin Farnum as Davy Crockett, and tells the story of the famous Tennessee frontiersman, soldier, scout, and Congressman who fought and died…
Who am I?
This website also provides an insight into the research for my forthcoming book (read more). I have also created a database of names found in the newspapers, which can be found on www.militaryancestors.co.uk Pam Preedy, B.Ed, B.A, M.A
People
Portraits of soldiers printed in the Bromley District Times during the war years. [su_tabs][su_tab title=”People of 1914″][apsp-board-widget board_url=”http://www.pinterest.com/ppreedy/militaryancestors-1914″ custom_size=’custom’ image_width=”100″ board_height=”800″ board_width=”800″] [/su_tab] [su_tab title=”People of 1915″][apsp-board-widget board_url=”http://www.pinterest.com/ppreedy/militaryancestors-1915″ custom_size=’custom’ image_width=”100″ board_height=”800″ board_width=”800″] [/su_tab] [su_tabs]