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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Teaser the Mascot of H.M.S. Warwick
A lot of ships had pet mascots like Teaser, who...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreWord of warning from the London General Omnibus Company
The London General Omnibus Company often created adverts like this...
Read MoreHomekeeping in Wartime
This article featured in the Bromley & District Times in...
Read MoreWhy do the British love to Queue?
I really like this advertisement to encourage people to queue...
Read MoreScrap Metal
Ever Wondered What Happened to the Metal Collected during World...
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Read MoreOrpington Gunner’s Ordeal
Stranded on Dunkirk Beach Gunner Ellard Grubb, whose home is...
Read MorePolice Sergeant David Lionel Grigg honoured
On the evening of the 9th November 1940 at 19:00hrs...
Read MoreAir Raid Damage: SE London and Kent
Some pictures of the damaged caused by bombing one weekend...
Read MoreCigarettes for Prisoners of War
Rooms at Rothwell, Sundridge Avenue are used five days a...
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