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Tag Archives: RAF Kenley
Pub trade under strain as Wattenden Arms seeks new manager
Historic Battle of Britain boozer under threat as its owners struggle to deal with business debts built up over covid deals There are justifiable concerns for the future of the Wattenden Arms on Old Lodge Lane, another old Croydon pub … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Kenley, Pubs
Tagged Battle of Britain, Croydon, Kenley, pubs, RAF Kenley, Stonegate Pubs, Wattenden Arms
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Maple tree marks brave sacrifice of Kenley’s Canadian pilots
A solemn ceremony was conducted at Kenley Common on Sunday, with the planting and dedication of a red maple tree to honour the memory of the Canadians who served at RAF Kenley during World War II. It is 100 years … Continue reading
Posted in Community associations, History, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group
Tagged Kenley, RAF Kenley, RCAF, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Battle lines drawn over proposal for 87 houses on RAF Kenley
Residents in Kenley, Old Coulsdon and nearby Caterham have been expressing deep concern about proposals to build 87 “barrack-style” houses on part of what used to be RAF Kenley. The planning application has been lodged with Tandridge District Council for … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Caterham, City Commons, Coulsdon, Environment, History, Housing, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group, Old Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon Residents' Association, Planning, Property, Surrey, Tandridge District Council
Tagged Coulsdon, Croydon, Croydon and District Education Trust, Croydon Council, Kenley, Kenley aerodrome, Kenley Airfield, London Borough of Croydon, Planning, RAF Kenley, Surrey County Council, Tandridge, Tandridge District Council, Warlingham
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Spitfire and Hurricane in Battle of Britain flypast at Kenley
There is to be a flypast at Kenley airfield this Sunday, August 20, by a Spitfire and Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to commemorate “The Hardest Day”. While September 15 is widely considered to have been the … Continue reading
Permission given to convert listed Battle of Britain base to flats
A near 20-year saga of neglect and decay to the Grade II-listed Officers’ Mess at the former RAF Kenley could be close to a conclusion after Tandridge Council last week granted planning permission for the buildings to be restored and … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Environment, History, Housing, Kenley, Planning, Property, Tandridge District Council
Tagged Battle of Britain, Kenley, Kenley aerodrome, RAF Kenley
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Guided history walk around RAF Kenley’s airfield, Aug 20
The Kenley Revival Project invites you to join them for a walk and talk around Kenley Airfield on August 20.
Battle of Britain Day walking tour of RAF Kenley, Sep 15
Take a tour of the most intact fighter airfield from World War II on Battle of Britain Day, September 15, led by the Kenley Revival Project in conjunction with Heritage Open Days. Learn about RAF Kenley’s significant Battle of Britain … Continue reading
Kenley Revival Project war graves history talk, Sep 11
The Kenley Revival Project presents the first in a series of lectures to remember the history of RAF Kenley and those that served there during wartime. The first talk, to be held on September 11, will be delivered by Kev … Continue reading
Kenley Revival Project airfield family history tour, Aug 1
Take a two-mile guided tour with the Kenley Revival learning officer to find out more about RAF Kenley’s significant Battle of Britain history. Hear the stories of real people that worked and lived at RAF Kenley during World War II, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, History, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group
Tagged City Commons, Kenley, Kenley Revival Project, RAF Kenley
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Guided tour of Kenley’s Battle of Britain airfield, Jul 30
Join the Kenley Revival Project manager on a tour of Kenley airfield, learn about RAF Kenley’s significant Battle of Britain history and hear about the conservation, preservation and restoration of one of Britain’s finest examples of “Impermanent Architecture”. The special … Continue reading
A piece of Battle of Britain history is up for sale, at £1.5m
You can now own a piece of Battle of Britain history, though it comes at a cost: £1.5million. To be fair, you do get a rather impressive six-bedroomed house set in a beautiful part of the North Downs. The Garth … Continue reading
Posted in Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group, Property
Tagged Kenley, Kenley aerodrome, RAF Kenley
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RAF Kenley celebrated with screening of Reach for the Sky
There’s more than a sense of stiff upper lip and Battle of Britain spirit about the offerings from the David Lean Cinema for July and (a bit of) August, tickets for which have gone on sale today. For a start, … Continue reading
Battle of Britain airfield to stage week-long Learning Festival
Local schools are being invited to take part in the first Learning Festival being staged this June at the former RAF Battle of Britain base at Kenley. Kenley Revival, the Heritage Lottery-funded group which is curating and caring for what … Continue reading
Posted in History, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group
Tagged Friends of Kenley Airfield, Kenley, Kenley Airfield, RAF Kenley
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Kenley airfield heritage project appeals for volunteers
Organisers of a Lottery-funded project to revive one of London’s historic Battle of Britain airfields are appealling for volunteers to sign-up before Friday this week to help the scheme really take-off. The launch of the Kenley Revival Project will be … Continue reading
Arson investigation over fire at Battle of Britain building
The fire which gutted the Grade II-listed Officers Mess at the former RAF Kenley last week is being investigated as possible arson by Surrey Police. The Officers Mess, which survived Nazi bombs during the Battle of Britain, has been left … Continue reading
Kenley wins Lottery with £881,000 for Battle of Britain project
An ambitious project to preserve the history of Kenley’s Battle of Britain airfield and make its history available for the digital world has been granted £881,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund. Kenley was part of London’s front-line of defence in … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Community associations, Education, Environment, History, Kenley, Kenley Airfield Friends Group
Tagged Battle of Britain, Kenley, Kenley Airfield, RAF Kenley
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Spitfire and two Lancaster bombers in Kenley fly-past, Aug 17
AUG 17 UPDATE: The fly-past today has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Further information from the Kenley Airfield friends group website here One not to miss this coming Sunday, August 17, at Kenley airfield. There will be an … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Croydon Airport, Education, History, Kenley Airfield Friends Group
Tagged Battle of Britain, Croydon, Kenley, Lancaster, RAF, RAF Kenley, Spitfire, World War Two
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