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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Private Ernest John Accleton
Ernest John Accleton Private E.J. Accelton, 1957, of the 1/4th...
Read MoreBromley Rescue Squad Members Honoured , 1941
A.R.P. Awards Members of Champion Rescue Squad Honoured Two members...
Read MoreOrpington’s War Weapons Week – 1941
March 22-29 £100,000 is the Aim Attractive Programme being arranged...
Read MoreSergeant A E Smith
Sergeant A E Smith was the son of Mr &...
Read MorePrivate George Bumstead
Son of Mr C H Burns, and one of one...
Read MoreNew Suit or a Chocolate Egg for Easter?
How times have changed. I doubt very much that you...
Read MoreWedding of Dr. Doobie & Miss Schooling
Dr David N. Dobbie and Miss H.E.M. Schooling Interest was...
Read MoreLook Out in the Blackout – Advert from WW2
Be careful when crossing For safety’s sake, before you start...
Read MoreFrederick Charles Salmon
Frederick Charles Salmon Second Lieutenant Frederick Charles Salmon was the...
Read MoreTRIBUTE TO CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICES
To the Editor Sir,- I should much like to express...
Read MoreThe Lock Brothers
Here the Bromley & District Times celebrated another band of brothers...
Read MoreNo Waste! Tactics of the Kitchen Front
This advert, to help combat waste in the kitchen, featured...
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