Tag Archives: D-Day

Commuters to London Bridge surprised by D Day Spitfire

Posted on May 31, 2019 by insidecroydon

There was a Supermarine surprise for passengers at London Bridge this morning as a full-scale replica Spitfire fighter aircraft appeared in the station concourse, above. Network Rail has teamed up with the Imperial War Museum to create this installation to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commuting, History, Norwood Junction, Transport | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Croydon to play full part in Arnhem’s 70th commemorations

Posted on August 31, 2014 by insidecroydon

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 , , , , , , , | 3 Comments