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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A Home Guard Against Winter Chills
Another advert for OXO which was published in the Bromley...
Read MoreAmos David John Friend
Amos D J Friend a member of the Royal Field...
Read MoreTraining of Uncertificated Nurses
Orpington Institution and emergency Hospital, Orpington, Kent Training of Uncertificated...
Read MoreLetter from the Front: Harold Parker #1
Taken from the Bromley & District Times on 9th March...
Read MoreRationing on food items such as eggs during World War...
Read MoreThe boys did justice to the food provided by the Colonel
26th January 1918, page 2 STILL CHEERY AND BRIGHT Sergeant...
Read MoreJones & Higgins: Reliable Furniture
Jones & Higgins for Quality – Value – Service Reliable...
Read MoreArthur Bellringer
Corproal Bellringer Councillor’s Son Missing at Singapore Corporal Arthur Bellringer...
Read MoreHeinz Ketchup boss contributes £20K to War effort
After opening its first overseas office in London in 1896,...
Read MoreBilly Brown’s Guide to London Transport
Here is another fine example of the Billy Brown character,...
Read MoreThey came to Britain, looking for safety…
They came to Bromley, looking for Safety REPATRIATION OF BELGIAN...
Read MoreSome Bone! – Collecting for the War Effort in WW2
In 1941, the Department of National War Services put in...
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