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...
Read MoreSergeant Thomas Beattie
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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Bromley Fighter Fund: 1940
Appeared in the Bromley & District Times, 20th September 1940
Read MoreLieutenant Richard Been Stannard
Lieutenant Richard Been Stannard was born at Blyth, Northumberland. His...
Read MoreAmos David John Friend
Amos D J Friend a member of the Royal Field...
Read MoreCaptain Quentin B. Hurst: Killed in Action
Captain Quentin Hurst, the Rifle Brigade, previously reported as missing,...
Read MoreWomen’s Land Army
Between June 1939 and November 1950, over 200,000 women were...
Read MorePolice Sergeants Bravery During WW2
Award for Rescue of R.A.F. Pilot The King, states Tuesday’s...
Read MoreMrs Ethel Augusta Pond
Recognition for Bravery Red Cross Distinguished War Service Certificate The...
Read MoreOld Valley Boy Plays for Scottish Command
Mr Jack Lansbury The many friends of Mr Jack Lansbury,...
Read MoreThe Crisp Brothers
One family from Bromley, Kent saw three of their five...
Read MoreLady Librarian initiates a very practical improvement at Bromley Public Library, 1918
According to this article, which was published in the Bromley...
Read MoreDon’t run any risk with Allotment cuts & brusies – Use Zam-Buk
The popularity of allotments at this time meant many could...
Read MoreDenouncing the “Quislings’ of Europe
Quisling – a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force...
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