Tag Archives: Norwood Grange

Council-run Norwood Grove placed on heritage at risk register

Posted on November 15, 2024 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: A listed building, and surrounding parkland that was bought by public subscription 100 years ago, has been declared by government agency Historic England to be at risk of neglect, decay or inappropriate development. By STEVEN DOWNES Tory … Continue reading →

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Plight of Norwood’s White House attracting widespread support

Posted on May 17, 2023 by insidecroydon

A magazine architecture column that was first edited by Sir John Betjeman has added its considerable clout to the campaign to save and preserve the White House, the grand, Victorian-built mansion at the top of sloping parkland at Norwood Grove. … Continue reading →

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Locals concerned that Perry plans to sell listed Norwood Grove

Posted on April 14, 2023 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: The cash-strapped council continues to allow Listed buildings to fall into serious disrepair while attempting to flog off public property that was bought through public subscription. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Another day, another alarming report of the … Continue reading →

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