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Coulsdon Art Trail marks Clapp’s big hand for Logie Baird TV

Posted on April 8, 2023 by insidecroydon

The latest finial to join the Coulsdon Art Trail commemorates John Logie Baird’s transatlantic television transmission from the home of his chief engineer, Benjamin Clapp, in Warwick Road, Coulsdon, almost 100 years ago. The new finial is situated on the … Continue reading →

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Are you a teens’ taxi service? Volunteers wanted for TV pilot

Posted on July 5, 2016 by insidecroydon
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Livingstone’s having a laugh in Croydon: May 17

Posted on May 13, 2013 by insidecroydon

It’s a good job Ken Livingstone says he will not seek elected office again, because he would never again be able to refute suggestions that he’s a right comedian after this Friday night in Croydon. The former Mayor of London … Continue reading →

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The end of an error? Birdwoman of Shirley kicked off her nest

Posted on June 24, 2011 by insidecroydon

News came through late yesterday morning that the controversial Christine Foreman, the Birdwoman of Shirley, had her home on Wickham Road seized by bailiffs, after she had failed to pay her court fees following her sentencing at Croydon Magistrates’ Court … Continue reading →

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