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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Only 7 men want to be Airmen
On the day that Britain declared war on Germany,...
Read MoreRoyal West Kent Regiment: Prisoners of War
In a German Prison Camp A group of officers of...
Read MoreHugh Bertram Neely, 2nd-Lieutenant
Hugh Bertram Neely was 2nd-Lieutenant of the 3rd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment...
Read MorePrivate George Bax
George Bax was the son of Mr Alfred Bax, of North...
Read MoreNurse K.E. Stacey
Nurse from Green Street Green awarded for her services to...
Read MoreLady Camden visits the Bromley Red Cross
The Marchioness Camden at Bromley RED CROSS DETACHMENTS INSPECTED Interesting...
Read MoreScrap Metal
Ever Wondered What Happened to the Metal Collected during World...
Read MoreWar-Time Sweet Treats – recipes
War-Time Sweet TreaTs When rations meant that sweet treats were...
Read MoreHistory made on ruins of Bromley Parish Church – 1941
Bromley Parish Church has played a significant role in the...
Read MoreWar Naturally Affected the Birth-Rate in a Most Alarming Manner
On 4th October 1918, there was a report in the...
Read MoreThe Lock Brothers
Here the Bromley & District Times celebrated another band of brothers...
Read MoreThe Battle of Britain is on, August 1940
When France collapsed, it was anticipated that Britain would be...
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