Tag Archives: National Gallery

Pictures on our streets show we need more art in Croydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Pablo Picasso said, ‘Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life’, and PETER UNDERWOOD believes that our borough, and its many outstanding arts organisations, could do with a bit more of the dust being washed … Continue reading

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National Gallery artworks exhibit comes to Croydon’s doorstep

You would probably be blissfully unaware if you relied on information from the propaganda bunker at part-time Mayor Jason Perry’s dysfunctional council, but parts of Croydon are today arrayed with a selection of some of the world’s greatest artistic masterpieces. … Continue reading

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Croydon Central open primary: Jane Avis

Jane Avis is an experienced and long-serving councillor for South Norwood, and is shadow cabinet member at the Town Hall for the challenging brief of health and social care. She also has the experience of previously contesting a Croydon constituency, … Continue reading

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