Tag Archives: Portland Road

South Norwood high street suffers Thames Water torture

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

Long-suffering South Norwood residents have been having to deal with more traffic gridlock in and around the high street, after private utility giant Thames Water broke an undertaking to have a new leakage repaired within a week. A water main … Continue reading →

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Gallery in South Norwood offers a bit of Brazil in batik

Posted on November 29, 2019 by

On a rainy night in Croydon, KEN TOWL heads off to Portland Road for a feel of Latin American sunshine At the weekend I was taking brunch with members of the self-titled FILTH – Failed In London – Try Hastings … Continue reading →

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Senses In The City viewing, Elizabeth James Gallery, Jun 18

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Private view at Elizabeth James Gallery, Portland Road, Nov 16

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Shapers of Minds view, EJ Gallery, Portland Road, Jun 13

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£1,500 licence fee drives South Norwood shops out of business

Posted on October 21, 2016 by

Sad times on Croydon’s high streets. M.T. WALLETTE, our shopping correspondent, reports from South Norwood where two long-standing retailers fear they might be forced out of business… by their own council Two much-loved high street shops, both in the Mayor … Continue reading →

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New gallery hopes to put the art back into Portland Road

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

Portland Road is to get a new art gallery, offering works for sale, exhibitions and workshops for the next 12 months, all run by a woman who grew up locally and who says she wants to try to help “breathe … Continue reading →

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