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...
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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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Read MoreRed Cross Animals
One of the four-footed friends of the French soldiers approaching...
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This advert for the Bon Marché store in Brixton appeared...
Read MoreConscientious Objector Summoned, 1941
Being a Conscientious Objector during WW2 The National Service (Armed...
Read MoreAppeal: Householders told to save bones
During World War II households were encouraged to save bones,...
Read MoreMaking Ends Meet
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Read MoreNewsagents continue despite bombs falling
This local newsagent, and his wife, continue working despite the...
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