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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Strong Protest by Butchers as to the Fair Distribution of Meat
The Meat Supply: Strong Protest by Butchers Supported by Committee...
Read MoreRecycling at its best
Recycling and re-using was a huge part of life during...
Read MoreA Home Guard Against Winter Chills
Another advert for OXO which was published in the Bromley...
Read MoreMilitary Ancestors website updated
It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m happy to...
Read MoreCaptain John Champion Faunthorpe, C.B.E., M.C.
Born in Battersea on 30th May, 1871, John Champion Faunthorpe...
Read MoreCorporal H W Mummery
Mrs Mummery, Albion Road, Marden, has received news that her...
Read MorePlaying Sports on the Front Line – August, 1918
Soldiers on the Front Line often took part in a...
Read MoreMooney & Cooney
The Canadian soldiers and airmen were very popular with the...
Read MoreBasham Brothers Missing, 1942
Basham Brothers Missing in Action It must have been bad...
Read MoreBromley Rescue Squad Members Honoured , 1941
A.R.P. Awards Members of Champion Rescue Squad Honoured Two members...
Read MoreLord Croft Watches over Gun Crew, 1941
Henry Page Croft, 1st Baron Croft was a decorated British soldier and...
Read MoreBert Whitehead
Prisoner of War Private Bert Whitehead Private Bert Whitehead, son...
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