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...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
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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Exciting Wartime Football Matches
In spite of the war, there was plenty of football...
Read MoreActing F/L Hugh William Eliot
For Gallentry Acting Light-Lieutenant H.W. Eliot AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS...
Read MorePrivate L.W. Johnson
Taken from the Bromley & District Times, 25th December, 1917...
Read MoreA Trench View of Air Raids & Reprisals
20th July 1917, page 5 A TRENCH VIEW OF AIR...
Read MoreFlying Officer Ross James
Roll of Honour MISSING. Hero who raided Berlin A fortnight...
Read MoreWomen of Britain – We Need You…
An advert which appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreKing Visits Anti-Aircraft in West Wickham, 1940
The King has twice visited North-West Kent this week –...
Read MoreGordon Ewart Thatcher
Obituary for Gordon Ewart Thatcher, a Petty Officer on the...
Read MoreSaving for the War Campaign
The National Savings Movement was a mass savings movement that...
Read MoreBromley’s Christmas Games – 1941
Holiday Football Home Guard Overwhelmed On Christmas Day Bromley met...
Read MoreMilitary Ancestors website updated
It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m happy to...
Read MoreWedding – Mr F.R. Burr and Miss H.M. Rigby
The wedding took place at the Parish Church of...
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