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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War Naturally Affected the Birth-Rate in a Most Alarming Manner
On 4th October 1918, there was a report in the...
Read MorePenny-a-Week fund
One of the most successful ways of obtaining money during...
Read MoreShelters Under Water – Orpington Urban Council
Protection of civilians in the event of an enemy attack...
Read MoreThe House for Juvenile Clothing, 1917
Here are the fashions for the younger generation. No mobiles...
Read More2nd Lieutenant John B. Bassett
72521 2nd-Lieutenant John Bond Bassett , aged 28, was a...
Read MorePrivate Edward F. Belsey
Reported in the Bromley & District Times on 6th September...
Read MoreFlying Officer Ross James
Roll of Honour MISSING. Hero who raided Berlin A fortnight...
Read MoreA Trench View of Air Raids & Reprisals
20th July 1917, page 5 A TRENCH VIEW OF AIR...
Read MoreCross Country Run, 1942
Air Training Corps take part in Cross Country Run A.T.C....
Read MoreTRIBUTE TO CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICES
To the Editor Sir,- I should much like to express...
Read MoreGunner Harry Garcia
Old Bromley Scouter Broadcasts An exciting story Harry Garcia, a...
Read MoreWho was Sir Tiffy Cate?
In 1941 a strange figure (or figures) were roaming around...
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