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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Private George Bax
George Bax was the son of Mr Alfred Bax, of North...
Read MorePrivate Harry Gordon Symonds
Private Harry Gordon Symonds was a member of the 11th...
Read MoreLeading Seaman William B Bumstead
Leading Seaman William B Bumstead , son of Mr C H...
Read MoreDriver A.E. Stagg
Prisoner of War at Stalag, Germany Driver A. E. Stagg...
Read MoreMiss Winifred Tremain
Experiences of a local nurse in France Praise for British...
Read MoreSwat that Squander Bug
The Squander Bug was propaganda character created during the Second...
Read MoreWomen of Britain – We Need You…
An advert which appeared in the Bromley & District Times...
Read MoreRefugee Wedding: Pittock-Buss to Gross
Geoffrey Pittock-Buss was born in Croydon in 1919, the son...
Read MoreCollie Knox joins the Star
Collie Knox (1899–1977) was a British author and journalist who...
Read MorePrisoners of Singapore (WW2)
Singapore Prisoners of War During World War II, following the...
Read MoreFood Economy during wartime
During war time local stores would help customers visualise what...
Read MoreNewsagents continue despite bombs falling
This local newsagent, and his wife, continue working despite the...
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