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Civic mayor flies off to Arnhem for 80th anniversary events
Croydon is today “celebrating” 17,000 casualties among British and allied troops in a key battle of World War II, according to a press release issued by the council’s insensitive and ham-fisted press department last night. The council has also inadvertently … Continue reading
Lest we forget? After 80 years, council has forgotten Arnhem
Council has no plans to commemorate 80th anniversary of one of the most famous battles of the Second World War, which was centred on Croydon’s twin town in the Netherlands In the early hours of September 17, 1944, tens of … Continue reading
Arnhem link could be dropped from refurbished Fairfield Halls
The council and BHLive, the venue managers appointed to run the Fairfield Halls, have been accused of “crass cultural vandalism” over secretive plans to change the name of the Arnhem Gallery when the town centre arts venue re-opens. The arts … Continue reading
Posted in BH Live, Croydon Council, Fairfield Halls, Jo Negrini, Neil Chandler, Tony Newman
Tagged Arnhem, Arnhem Gallery, BHLive, Croydon, Croydon Council, Fairfield Halls, Jo Negrini, Labour, Neil Chandler, Tony Newman
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Solemn moments to remember Arnhem events of 70 years ago
Last weekend was the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of of the Battle of Arnhem. JOHN CHEETHAM was there with a delegation from Croydon The important folk there last weekend were the veterans of that battle in 1944 – not … Continue reading
Croydon to play full part in Arnhem’s 70th commemorations
Croydon will, after all, play its civic part – and duty – with its twin town of Arnhem in the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Second World War parachute battle. The weekend of September 19 to 22 will see the … Continue reading
Posted in Community associations, Croydon Council, Education, History, Mike Fisher
Tagged Arnhem, Croydon, Croydon Council, D-Day, Mike Fisher, Normandy, Operation Market Garden, Tony Newman
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