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A town centre amble that goes from the sublime to ridiculous

KEN TOWL took a stroll down Surrey Street and Church Street and encountered two different takes on what passes for ‘culture’ in Croydon The Croydon Clocktower has an exhibition of the works of Evacustes Phipson. “Evacustes who?” you may ask … Continue reading

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Talks and walks to celebrate works of ‘almost unknown artist’

This Friday, August 18, at 2.30pm, the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is giving a special talk on artist Evacustes Phipson and his Croydon paintings and their legacy. The talk will take place in the Museum of Croydon’s Activities … Continue reading

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Paul Sowan: a man with Croydon history at his heart

BERNARD WINCHESTER pays tribute to a learned and much-admired teacher and stalwart of the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society It has been said that Paul Sowan was an unworldly man, and in a sense he was, as the commonplace … Continue reading

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Croydon’s oldest society is walking and talking towards 150

As it approaches its own historical milestone next year, when it will celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is stepping out on another series of fascinating walks and talks exploring the wonders around us. Originally … Continue reading

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CNHSS history talks: The Regent’s Canal, East Croydon, Jan 9

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is one of the borough’s longest established and most respected history groups, which organises a range of talks, walks and other events. It’s first function for 2019 is a talk by Roger Squires … Continue reading

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CNHSS South Norwood history talk, Shirley Library, Jan 15

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Walking and talking through science and history with CNHSS

CNHSS – the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society – starts its 2017-2018 programme tomorrow with a walk in the countryside, to be followed with its usual full and fascinating programme of talks and studies over the coming six months. … Continue reading

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CNH&SS John Gent history talk, Norbury Library, Sep 16

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Six-month programme of talks and walks into London’s past

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society has seen a lot come and go locally over the past 146 years since it was formed. Now it is looking towards the next six months, having published its programme of events – … Continue reading

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Discover the history of the Purley Way, CNHSS talk, Oct 17

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society’s regular series of activities continues on October 17 with an illustrated talk about the industries and architecture of Croydon’s first bypass, the Purley Way. The talk will be presented by Celia Bailey with … Continue reading

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Bolshoi Ballet, Amy Johnson and mammoth teeth all on display

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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Digging into the history of Cheam’s pottery industry

The next illustrated talk at the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society, taking place on Monday, May 16, will be on the discoveries of evidence for a medieval pottery industry in nearby Cheam, given by Clive Orton of Carshalton and … Continue reading

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Walks and talks to explore the area’s natural history

Get your diary at the ready: the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society has published its programme of events through to October 2016. The packed programme once again reflects the diversity of the Society’s interests. Walks are a prominent feature … Continue reading

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Insights into masonry and memories of Croydon’s lost theatres

The next two Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society Talks offer insights, ancient and more modern. Tomorrow, Monday March 7, the topic is “Rock of Ages: Stonemasons – The Architects of Mediaeval Europe”. Funny handshakes won’t be required to attend. … Continue reading

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Discover the history and lost industries of Purley Way

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is staging a couple of walks and a visit over the next couple of Sundays. This weekend, on March 6, Tom Smith, the council’s former volunteering and learning officer at Wandle Park, will … Continue reading

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John Gent collection history talk, CNH&SS, Dec 9

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