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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Shavex: Advert from 1942
“Shavex” was the was first brush-less shaving cream, developed by...
Read MoreSergeant Peter David Devereux
Lost at Sea Sergeant P.D. Devereux, R.A.F. Sergeant Peter David...
Read MoreCaptain Quentin B. Hurst: Killed in Action
Captain Quentin Hurst, the Rifle Brigade, previously reported as missing,...
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25th February 1916 (page 2) OUR WARMEST TIME Our genial...
Read MoreHenry Euler and Miss Jane Bowl
It is such a wonderful moment in family history research...
Read MoreDon’t run any risk with Allotment cuts & brusies – Use Zam-Buk
The popularity of allotments at this time meant many could...
Read MoreMiss Beatrix Batten
It’s always nice to see women receiving awards for their...
Read MoreThe King Visits Kent, 1940
When the local Home Guard received a surprise visit from...
Read MoreDownham Gunner Shoots Down Raider
Decorated for Cool Bravery For his action in staying at...
Read MoreJones & Higgins: Reliable Furniture
Jones & Higgins for Quality – Value – Service Reliable...
Read MoreLieutenant Arthur Gerard Tapp
The Military Cross has been awarded to Lieutenant Arthur Gerard...
Read MoreFather And Daughter Killed
Mother had gone to Hospital Seven Bombs on S.E. Area...
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