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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Boxalls Family
Notable Golden Wedding Year Mr and Mrs E.J. Boxall of...
Read MorePrivate Herbert Venters
Herbert Venters was the son of Mr & Mrs W Venters of...
Read MoreLocal Sporting Enthusiast
This extract was taken from the local newspapers, I do...
Read MoreChildren’s Party at Cudham Hall
Children’s Party at Cudham Hall Plays and Dances The children’s...
Read MoreFarm Wiped Out
Bomb Havoc Over a Mile It took a German bomb...
Read MoreGunner Sydney Bax: Wedding
A member of an old Bromley family was married at...
Read MoreThe Battle of Britain is on, August 1940
When France collapsed, it was anticipated that Britain would be...
Read MoreBad Traffic Lights
It’s strange to imagine a world without traffic lights, as...
Read MoreThe boys did justice to the food provided by the Colonel
26th January 1918, page 2 STILL CHEERY AND BRIGHT Sergeant...
Read MoreExciting Wartime Football Matches
In spite of the war, there was plenty of football...
Read MoreOh for an electric dish-washer!
The first dishwasher was invented in the USA in 1857...
Read MoreIdris Table Waters – Advert
Idris Table Waters Advert for Idris Table Waters from the...
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