Category Archives: Purley Literary Society

Intriguing secret societies offer more than conspiracy theories

Posted on November 25, 2025 by insidecroydon

KEN TOWL delved into the little-known world of local literary societies, the ‘Lits’, where talk is cheap and at least the fruitcakes promise ‘no nuts’ I have discovered a hidden world, a world that exists in the shadows, a world … Continue reading →

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Purley Literary Society’s programme of talks for 2023-2024

Posted on October 8, 2023 by insidecroydon
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The cow that changed history and other talks, Purley Lit

Posted on January 19, 2020 by insidecroydon
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Former Home Secretary to give talk to Purley Literary Society

Posted on November 3, 2016 by insidecroydon

Alan Johnson, the former Labour cabinet member, heads the line-up of talks for the latest programme of the Purley Literary Society. Purley Lit, which was established more than 100 years ago, stages a series of talks from October to March … Continue reading →

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