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 Charles Mitchell
Private Charles Mitchell was the son of Mrs H Mitchell...
Read MoreFood Facts, August 1940
A regular feature in the local newspaper in the 1940’s,...
Read MoreGunner Harry Garcia
Old Bromley Scouter Broadcasts An exciting story Harry Garcia, a...
Read MoreFlying Officer Albert Cyril Batt
Gallant Conduct Flying Officer A.C. Batt, R.AF.V.R., Commended The gallant...
Read MoreStanley William Reuben Friend
Stanley William Reuben Friend was the son of Mr Alfred...
Read MoreGunner F. Bateman
Gunner F. Bateman Gunner F. Bateman, of Weston Rove in...
Read MoreDon’t run any risk with Allotment cuts & brusies – Use Zam-Buk
The popularity of allotments at this time meant many could...
Read MoreNo ration card required
In 1918, the British government set out new laws introducing...
Read MoreStaff-Sergeant J.W. Filby
Staff-Sergeant J.W. Filby News has been received that Staff-Sergeant J....
Read MoreActing F/L Hugh William Eliot
For Gallentry Acting Light-Lieutenant H.W. Eliot AWARDED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS...
Read MoreWomen’s Home Defence, 1942
Chance to Learn to Shoot “No Drills, No Red Tape,...
Read MorePublishing Contract signed
I’m very excited to announce that a publishing contract has...
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