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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Lady Grocers keeping store in business
International Stores was noted as “The Biggest Grocers in the...
Read MoreExcitement at Naval Balloon
Some excitement was caused on Saturday afternoon last, when...
Read MoreBuy National War Bonds, Advert 1940
War Bonds – Britain’s Broadsides! Britain’s vast war effort calls...
Read MoreLeading-Stoker Charles William Venters
Leading-Stoker Charles WIlliam Venters Lost at Sea Charles William Venters...
Read MoreOur Soldiers Want More – Zam-Buk
Zam-Buk was advertised throughout the war. Our Soldiers Want More...
Read MorePlaying Sports on the Front Line – August, 1918
Soldiers on the Front Line often took part in a...
Read MoreHorace A T Friend
Horace Alfred Thomas Friend was the son of Mr Alfred...
Read MoreLieu. (E.W.) Kevin Walton
Eric William Kevin Walton, known as Kevin Walton, was an...
Read MoreWould you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in 1918?
Would you have welcomed an Aussie to your home in...
Read MoreTrailblazing iconic fashion of the 1940s
Although we look back at the 1940’s and think of...
Read MoreMatron Marion Edith Bolton
Mottingham George Medallist Mrs Marion Edith Bolton, matron of the...
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