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All downhill for Odlings after they dismantled London Bridge
CROYDON CHRONICLES: A dynasty began in the late 1800s with a family living at Lennard Road whose relatives would build a global business empire from marble, played roles in running the British team at the 1936 Winter Olympics, helped to … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, History
Tagged 1936 Winter Olympics, Anselm Odling, Anselm Odling and Sons Ltd, Broadcasting House, Cedric Odling, Croydon Minster, D-Day, David Morgan, Dunkirk, London Bridge, Marble, Michelangelo, Michelangelo's David, Portland Place, Prisoner of war, Royal Artillery, Switzerland, The Eiger, The Odling Cup, Wengen, World War I, World War II
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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
20% off Wolmar’s D-Day history book – signed and delivered
For our latest Under The Flyover podcast, our guest is author and transport expert Christian Wolmar. And not only do our listeners and readers get this premium content, but if they listen all the way to the end, they also … Continue reading
Commuters to London Bridge surprised by D Day Spitfire
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 D-Day, Imperial War Museum, London Bridge station, World War II
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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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