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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They gave us a quiet day…
October 1915. They gave us a quiet day, so we...
Read MoreSpirit of the People Unbroken during Air Battles over SE England
The Blitz began on 7th September 1940, ‘Black Saturday’, when...
Read MoreA Good Tune Would Make All the Difference
5th May 1916, page 5 WHO WILL? Sergeant Gutteridge (long...
Read MoreCyril Percival Thatcher
Cyril Percival Thatcher was the son of Mr & Mrs J...
Read MoreSignaller Peter Robert Marchant
Reported in the Bromley & District Times newspaper on the...
Read MorePut Some Beef into it
Torox Cubes was a lesser known beef bouillon brand made...
Read MoreArthur Bellringer
Corproal Bellringer Councillor’s Son Missing at Singapore Corporal Arthur Bellringer...
Read MorePolice Sergeants Bravery During WW2
Award for Rescue of R.A.F. Pilot The King, states Tuesday’s...
Read MoreAmos David John Friend
Amos D J Friend a member of the Royal Field...
Read MoreLocal Sporting Enthusiast
This extract was taken from the local newspapers, I do...
Read MoreI was very lucky
29th October, 1915 p2Another letter from Lance-Corporal John Gutteridge, this...
Read MoreOur Soldiers Want More – Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the war. Our Soldiers Want More...
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