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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Rifleman James William Hodson
James William Hodson, a native of Orpington, was a member...
Read MoreGerman Plane Brought Down
A German aeroplane which was brought down in South East...
Read MoreSquadron Leader Henry Charles Shaw Page
Henry Charles Shaw Page (known as Harry) was the only...
Read MoreDr Kenneth Edwin Tapper
Awarded the George Medal Dr. Kenneth E. Tapper, O.B.E, Medical...
Read MoreThe House for Juvenile Clothing, 1917
Here are the fashions for the younger generation. No mobiles...
Read MorePolice Sergeant David Lionel Grigg honoured
On the evening of the 9th November 1940 at 19:00hrs...
Read MoreGeorge Reginald Pierce
George Reginald Pierce George Reginald Pierce was Second Engineer on...
Read MoreComplaints about Food Waste, 1941
Looks like complaints about food waste is not a new...
Read MoreWedding – Mr F.R. Burr and Miss H.M. Rigby
The wedding took place at the Parish Church of...
Read MoreLieu. (E.W.) Kevin Walton
Eric William Kevin Walton, known as Kevin Walton, was an...
Read MoreThrowing Stones and Cutting Property
Boys will be Boys The following matter was brought before...
Read MoreCaptain Gilbert W Murlis Green
Captain Gilbert Ware Murlis Green Highly decorated Officer Captain Gilbert...
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