Tag Archives: Star Wars

Playground named after Star Wars star to open on May 4

Posted on April 22, 2026 by insidecroydon

‘My dad was Darth Vader’ No, not a line uttered in the blockbuster movie series by Luke Skywalker, but the intro on a piece in a residents’ association newsletter, as Bingham Park gears up to celebrate the life of resident … Continue reading →

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May the Fourth be with you: Star Wars blue plaque in Purley

Posted on May 3, 2019 by insidecroydon

Tomorrow is International Star Wars Day. May the Fourth. Be with you. Geddit? Which is why it is a suitable date to remember actor Peter Cushing, whose former home at 32 St James’ Road, Purley, now bears a blue plaque … Continue reading →

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May the force be with you: Rugby 7s tournament launched

Posted on March 21, 2013 by insidecroydon

Does the Road to Rio begin at Hamsey Green? With Rugby 7s an Olympic sport from 2016, the path of a budding Olympic medal-winner might just begin at Warlingham rugby club on “Star Wars day“, May 4 (“May the Force … Continue reading →

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