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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The Brothers Lee, 1941
Three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lee. of 98 Bromley...
Read MoreIdris Table Waters – Advert
Idris Table Waters Advert for Idris Table Waters from the...
Read MoreKing Visits Anti-Aircraft in West Wickham, 1940
The King has twice visited North-West Kent this week –...
Read MoreIn the Workhouse, Christmas Day [Poem]
In the Workhouse, Christmas Day by George R. Sims (...
Read MorePrivate Sidney Thomas Miller
Another of our brave young heroes to pass silently to...
Read MoreLondon Carries on – Spirit of the People
This news report featured in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreFood Economy during wartime
During war time local stores would help customers visualise what...
Read MoreBert Whitehead
Prisoner of War Private Bert Whitehead Private Bert Whitehead, son...
Read MoreHarry Charles Shaw Page
Promotion for Rector’s Son Squadron Leader Page Flight Lieutenant Harry...
Read MoreE.A. Bateman
Private E. A. Bateman Private E.A. Bateman enlisted on the...
Read MoreLady Grocers keeping store in business
International Stores was noted as “The Biggest Grocers in the...
Read MoreOrpington Gunner’s Ordeal
Stranded on Dunkirk Beach Gunner Ellard Grubb, whose home is...
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