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Coombe Lane’s stolen cattle trough recovered by Kent police

Beano’s and Turtle’s may be long gone, just like the Davis Theatre and Allders. Dabners is soon to close. But other pieces of once-thought-lost Croydon heritage are being restored, or recovered. As well as the Surrey Street drinking fountain and … Continue reading

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Heritage group brings Surrey Street water fountain back to life

The monumental drinking fountain at the top of Surrey Street market has been restored to full working order, thanks to work by the Heritage of London Trust. Reconnected to the water supply, a new push-button system has been inserted to … Continue reading

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