Local News Stories during WW2

Read about the stories that made the local newspapers during World War 2.

The Marchioness Camden visiting the Red Cross detachments in Bromley in October 1941

Lady Camden visits the Bromley Red Cross

The Marchioness Camden at Bromley RED CROSS DETACHMENTS INSPECTED Interesting event at Stockwell College The visit of the Marchioness ...
War poster showing female recruit for the ATS in World War two

Recruits for the ATS needed URGENTLY

This notice was published in the local Bromley & District Times newspaper in October 1941, by the Ministry of Labour ...
Portrait of philosopher Collie Knox

Collie Knox joins the Star

Collie Knox (1899–1977) was a British author and journalist who was active during World War II. He wrote mostly for ...
Cinema listing of Billy the Kid film which appeared in Bromley's Odeon in October 1941

Cinema Listings for Bromley in 1941

This advert for the cinemas of Bromley lists the top films being shown for the 6 days following Monday 27th ...
Quaker Relief in Britain

Quaker Relief in Britain

This advert featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper in September 1941 Quaker Relief in Britain organised by THE ...
Wedding of LAC Harold Lidster and Margaret Fitch as reported in the Bromley Times in 1941

Leading Aircraftman Harold Lidster: Wedding

L/A/C Lidster and Miss M. Fitch The wedding took place at St Luke's Church on Saturday, August 30, of L/A/C ...