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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15th October 1915
“In a hurry to get the job over and get...
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On 4th October 1918, there was a report in the...
Read MoreHousekeeping in War-time Britain
Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI the King of the...
Read MoreBilly Brown’s Own Highway Code
Billy Brown of London Town was a cartoon character, drawn by...
Read MoreWar Weapons Rivalry – Who will win?
Will Beckenham Beat Bromley? The friendly rivalry between the neighbouring...
Read MoreUpdate from the Front Line
28th August 1916, page 6 Often the Bromley & District...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreBurial of Air Raid Casualties
The idea seems to have gained currency in some districts...
Read MoreSapper R. G. Jones
As reported in the Bromley & District Times in 6th...
Read MoreGunner Sydney Bax: Wedding
A member of an old Bromley family was married at...
Read MoreAir Raid Damage: SE London and Kent
Some pictures of the damaged caused by bombing one weekend...
Read MoreHero Honoured with Award from King
We watch Dad’s Army and see the Chief ARP Warden...
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