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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The Bromley Plane
The “Bromley” Plane Cheque for £5,870 handed over The Mayor...
Read MoreCaptain Quentin B. Hurst: Killed in Action
Captain Quentin Hurst, the Rifle Brigade, previously reported as missing,...
Read MoreBromley Warship Week, March 1942
Inaugurated by Admiral Sir Edward Evans “Time for all Hands...
Read MoreSaving for the War Campaign
The National Savings Movement was a mass savings movement that...
Read MoreDay Out for Dunkirk Wounded
This wonderful report, which appeared in the local newspaper, describes...
Read MoreIdris Table Waters – Advert
Idris Table Waters Advert for Idris Table Waters from the...
Read MoreShowing at the Odeon – January 1942
Birth of the Blues Birth of the Blues is a...
Read MoreMembers of the Coney Hall Sports Social Club around the world
From Iceland to Suez Members of the Coney Hall Sports...
Read MoreItalian Recipes for Meatless Days – Risotto in Bianco
Another recipe that appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MorePrivate Herbert Bramwell Rook
Private Rook served with the 6th Royal Went Kent Regiment...
Read MoreDaddy’s Medal: Devotion to Duty
This feature appeared in the Bromley & District Times calling...
Read MoreThe Battle of Britain is on, August 1940
When France collapsed, it was anticipated that Britain would be...
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