Tag Archives: Vincent van Gogh

‘Improvement’ programme of art, crime, history and geography

Posted on October 7, 2026 by insidecroydon

The Purley Lit enters its 113th season this month with a talk about medical detection dogs. The Purley Literary Society was set up in 1901 by the Congregational Church as a mechanism to “improve” agricultural workers #, and give them … Continue reading →

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National Gallery artworks exhibit comes to Croydon’s doorstep

Posted on February 4, 2026 by insidecroydon

You would probably be blissfully unaware if you relied on information from the propaganda bunker at part-time Mayor Jason Perry’s dysfunctional council, but parts of Croydon are today arrayed with a selection of some of the world’s greatest artistic masterpieces. … Continue reading →

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Vincent Van Gogh illustrated talk, Crystal Palace, Apr 11

Posted on March 22, 2022 by insidecroydon
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