Tag Archives: Surrey Iron Railway

Pankhurst points the way for a piece of Coulsdon history

Posted on November 24, 2021 by insidecroydon

Emmeline Pankhurst and Britain’s first public railway are the latest additions to the Coulsdon finial history and art trail, a community project designed and managed by local residents. The first three finials – small, stylised metal models – were positioned … Continue reading →

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Council seeks sculpture for Purley to mark Surrey Iron Railway

Posted on November 27, 2018 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council is offering a £30,000 budget to commission the design and creation of a public artwork for Purley which should commemorate the Surrey Iron Railway, thought to be the world’s first railway. An Act of Parliament was passed in … Continue reading →

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