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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Residential Areas Suffer, 1941
Night Raiders bring tragedy to families Some places attacked second...
Read MoreFred Arthur Foot, Stoker
1st Class Stoker Fred Arthur Foot, the son of William...
Read MorePrivate Herbert Venters
Herbert Venters was the son of Mr & Mrs W Venters of...
Read MoreMr H.G. Milstead
Whilst working for the Standard Bank in Mombasa, Mr H.G....
Read MorePurchasing Furniture in 1940
Anyone for new furniture in the sale? A three-piece suite...
Read MoreEnd of a Giant: Death of the North Tower
On the 30th November 1936 a catastrophic fire took hold...
Read MoreThe Foxwell Brothers
In this article we focus on the Foxwell family, who...
Read MorePrivate Patrick Joseph Reynolds, Bickley
Private Patrick Joseph Reynolds of the Royal West Kent Regiment,...
Read MoreCounty of the Kent Red Cross
As reported in the Bromley & District Times in September...
Read MoreThe Germans have been rather saucy lately
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Read MoreCharles Edward Kennard
Charles Edward Kennard Lance Corporal Charles Edward Kennard, was the...
Read MoreThrowing Stones and Cutting Property
Boys will be Boys The following matter was brought before...
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