Tag Archives: James Cooper

Coulsdon finial gives ‘Puff-puff’ Pirie a proper podium finish

Posted on December 12, 2024 by insidecroydon

Finally, the lovely people who manage the Croydon Art Trail have managed to get Gordon Pirie across their finishing line. Pirie was one of Britain’s greatest sports stars of the mid-20th Century, the distance runner winning an Olympic silver medal … Continue reading →

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Highwayman gets hoisted on to new pedestal in Coulsdon

Posted on January 3, 2024 by insidecroydon

Mentions of rogues in Coulsdon, and thoughts might turn to current-day politicians who live or claim to represent the area. But a finial has been put in place for the new year that shows the area has a history of … Continue reading →

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