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...
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Molly Sherwell Private Molly Sherwell served with the Auxiliary Territorial...
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Jack Townley Dunmore
Jack Townley Dunmore Flight Sergeant Jack Townley Dunmore served with...
Read MoreBeckenham’s War Weapons Week – Spring 1941
Our aim is £250,000 Says THE MAYOR Citizens of Beckenham:...
Read MoreLocal Sporting Enthusiast
This extract was taken from the local newspapers, I do...
Read MoreTRIBUTE TO CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICES
To the Editor Sir,- I should much like to express...
Read MoreGunner F. Bateman
Gunner F. Bateman Gunner F. Bateman, of Weston Rove in...
Read MoreWomen Committee Set Up to Stop Girls Canoodling with Soldiers
During World War 1 a Women Committee was set up...
Read MoreWar Savings Campaign
Permanent Memorial for the Borough In the hour of peril...
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Award for Rescue of R.A.F. Pilot The King, states Tuesday’s...
Read MoreShare the Sunday Times: 1941 advert
Share the Sunday Times Trusted for its news and views...
Read MoreGetting a Good Night’s Rest in the Public Shelter
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Read MoreCharles Edward Kennard
Charles Edward Kennard Lance Corporal Charles Edward Kennard, was the...
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