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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Squadron-Leader Barrie Heath
Born in Warwickshire in 1916, Squadron Leader Barrie Heath was...
Read MorePrivate Edward Butcher
Edward Butcher was the younger son of Mr William Butcher...
Read MoreCare of candles and lamps
To the country resident the problem of lighting the house...
Read MoreAppeal: Householders told to save bones
During World War II households were encouraged to save bones,...
Read MoreGreat Demonstration on the 4th Anniversary of the War, 1918
With the entry of the American troops, fresh and ready...
Read MoreLieutenant Gerald E. Combe
Lieutenant Gerald Edward Combe was the son of Herbert Walter...
Read MoreWar-Time Sweet Treats – recipes
War-Time Sweet TreaTs When rations meant that sweet treats were...
Read MoreInfluenza – The Best Known Safeguard against Infection is Ovaltine
‘Ovaltine’ was developed in Switzerland by Dr. George Wander in...
Read MoreThe Bus Conductor
Some of us will still remember the days when we...
Read MoreA little bit of butter; nice if you could get it
MARGARINE STOCKS REQUISITIONED DISTRIBUTION TO-MORROW MORNING The Bromley Food Control...
Read More“Dominion Day” at Orpington
Ontario Military Hospital Carnival It was “Dominion Day” at Orpington...
Read MoreMr David Waite in Singapore
Missing in Singapore David Stanley Waite was the son of...
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