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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Ancient Church Damaged, 1940
Stained Glass Destroyed An ancient Parish Church in S.E. England...
Read MoreThe boys did justice to the food provided by the Colonel
26th January 1918, page 2 STILL CHEERY AND BRIGHT Sergeant...
Read MoreCoincidence of the timely message carved on Pumpkin
Famous K.C. And Pumpkin Coincidence Both Broadcast Same Message The...
Read MoreE.A. Bateman
Private E. A. Bateman Private E.A. Bateman enlisted on the...
Read MoreCorporal H W Mummery
Mrs Mummery, Albion Road, Marden, has received news that her...
Read MoreGilbert Frank Coffin
Gilbert Frank Coffin Gilbert Coffin was a 1st Air Mechanic...
Read MoreHow OXO helped Strengthen the Home Front
How OXO helped Strengthen the Home Front In 1840 a...
Read MoreWedding of Mason & Lovely
Mr T.G. Mason and Miss Valerie Lovely Mr Thomas George...
Read MoreFood Facts, September 1940
Handy Tips from the Ministry of Food, 1940 This regular...
Read MoreConey Hall Fete, August 1940
This article, which featured in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreBattle of the Atlantic
An example of how newspapers advertised the dramatics of the...
Read MoreServing on the Italian Frontier
Letter set to the Bromley & District Times from Gunner...
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