Category Archives: Museum of Croydon

Another chance to learn of the terror of the Zeppelin raids

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

People interested in Croydon’s history have a chance to sign-up for a talk about how the town centre was among the first places to suffer aerial bombing in the First World War Zeppelin raids. Ian Castle will be giving the … Continue reading →

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Museum of Croydon gets its suffrage banners on parade

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

Croydon residents are showcasing their craft skills at the Museum of Croydon in a London-wide project celebrating 100 years of votes for women. They have joined museums, archives and arts organisations across the capital taking part in the 100 Banners … Continue reading →

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Up the Women! Celebrating the Women’s Suffrage Centenary

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

Croydon Bicycle Theatre Company is staging a special event on February 7 as part of the capital’s Women’s Suffrage Centenary celebrations. They say, “We will be remembering Rosa May Billinghurst, an incredible suffragette who attended rallies in her adapted handcycle, … Continue reading →

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Gujarati Yatra exhibition opens at Museum of Croydon Nov 14

Posted on October 20, 2017 by
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Art and history of Fairfield Halls goes on display at Clocktower

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Two exhibits, the Fairfield Collection and The Art of Fairfield, are open at the Museum of Croydon in the Croydon Clocktower from Tuesday. The Fairfield Collection brings together archives and objects collected from Fairfield Halls when it closed for its … Continue reading →

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Anglo-Saxon remains go on display at Clocktower museum

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

All that building work in Croydon town centre? Developers had better factor in setting aside time for proper archaeological surveys – it seems that the town’s ancient and medieval history has left it rich with potential dig sites which could, … Continue reading →

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Bolshoi Ballet, Amy Johnson and mammoth teeth all on display

Posted on June 19, 2016 by

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is staging a series of events this week, its contribution to the Croydon Heritage Festival. On Tuesday, June 21, there is a talk by Carole Roberts, starting at 7.30pm at Fairfield Halls, and … Continue reading →

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