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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People hardly know how we appreciate such comforts here.
25th February 1916 (page 2) OUR WARMEST TIME Our genial...
Read MoreCollie Knox joins the Star
Collie Knox (1899–1977) was a British author and journalist who...
Read MorePrisoners of War from the Royal West Kent Regiment
Prisoners of War Officers of the Royal West Kent Regiment...
Read MoreWho Said War Prices?
Taken from the Bromley & District Times on 5th January...
Read MoreWe found it difficult to keep them awake
23rd June 1916, page 10 More tales from the Front...
Read MoreRamble with a Thrill
Ramble with a Thrill “Bomber Came Out of the Clouds”...
Read MoreHero Honoured with Award from King
We watch Dad’s Army and see the Chief ARP Warden...
Read MoreMen Wanted Now
The devastation left by the air raids on, and around,...
Read MoreA great favourite with Men: spice Cake
Spice Cake This is a rich and heavy textured cake...
Read MoreUpdate from the Front Line
28th August 1916, page 6 Often the Bromley & District...
Read MoreShare the Sunday Times: 1941 advert
Share the Sunday Times Trusted for its news and views...
Read MoreScrap Metal
Ever Wondered What Happened to the Metal Collected during World...
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