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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“Gay Defiance” of Staff and Pupils during WW2
How words change their meanings! This report tells how the...
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Lieutenant Thomas Edward Coney Fisher of the East Lancashire Regiment...
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Three in one South-East District Three mothers gave birth to...
Read MoreChildren to be paid to pick Blackberries
Blackberries – Children to get 3d. A lb for picking...
Read MoreAt Least Eleven Enemy Aircraft were Shot Down
A report featured in the Bromley & District Times newspaper...
Read MoreLady Camden visits the Bromley Red Cross
The Marchioness Camden at Bromley RED CROSS DETACHMENTS INSPECTED Interesting...
Read MoreRecycling at its best
Recycling and re-using was a huge part of life during...
Read MorePurchasing Furniture in 1940
Anyone for new furniture in the sale? A three-piece suite...
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This edition of Service Families which was published in the...
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Read MoreDay Out for Dunkirk Wounded
This wonderful report, which appeared in the local newspaper, describes...
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