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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The House for Juvenile Clothing, 1917
Here are the fashions for the younger generation. No mobiles...
Read MoreSainsbury’s Fashion, 1917
Yes, it is Sainsbury’s. When I started reading these...
Read MoreCross Country Run, 1942
Air Training Corps take part in Cross Country Run A.T.C....
Read MoreBad Traffic Lights
It’s strange to imagine a world without traffic lights, as...
Read MoreAir Fight over the Channel – July 1940
War news which featured in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreBombs on Villages during World War 2
This sad report were published in the Bromley & District...
Read MoreArthur Bellringer
Corproal Bellringer Councillor’s Son Missing at Singapore Corporal Arthur Bellringer...
Read MoreSunlight Flakes: Advert
Happy Thoughts of Sunlight What fun it was! The cheerful...
Read MoreWilliam Page & Margaret Holder: Wedding
The perfect romance It seems this was the perfect romance. ...
Read MoreWearing Furs
Fur Coats, Fur Trimmed Coats, Cloth Coats, Furs and Millnery....
Read MoreBritish Restaurant opens in West Wickham – WW2
I chose this one because my mother and Grandmother volunteered there...
Read MoreLieutenant Oswald Payne
Lieutenant (John) Oswald Payne was the son of Mr &...
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