Croydon Collection (page 7)

Shirley Road, Croydon, South London. Date: 1911

Croydon, c1910. The Church. Londons healthiest suburb. Population, 190, 680. Card from a game containing views of the chief towns in each county, their products & notable buildings etc

Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport

A Symbol of the Modern World - Passengers Embarking at Croydon Aerodrome, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Group of women visitors in front of a school, Croydon, 1937
Group of women visitors in front of the ivy-clad Shirely Residential School, Croydon, 1937. Female visitors standing in front of a Pullman coach

Ellis Davys Almshouses, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Artist: John Hassell
Ellis Davys Almshouses, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Croydon is now in the London borough of Croydon

Entrance to Croydon Palace, Croydon, Surrey, c1800. Croydon is now in the London borough of Croydon. A man can be seen begging from two figures

The Woodman Inn, Upper Norwood, London, c1865. View with figures and horse-drawn carriages outside

Cars at the Riley Motor Club Rally, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Members attending the Riley Motor Club Rally, Croydon, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
A.W. Argosy Vehicle Reg. No. G-aEJ. Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Handley Page W10, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Handley Page aircraft W10 Vehicle Reg. No. G-EBMM. Unidentified aircraft Vehicle Reg. No. F-ALC? Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Riley Motor Club Rally, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Clare Hirst, Croydon Jazz Festival, Whitgift Centre, April 28, 2006. Artist: Brian O Connor
Clare Hirst, Croydon Jazz Festival, Whitgift Centre, April 28, 2006

Mario Castronari, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, June, 1990. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mario Castronari, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, June, 1990

Elvin Jones, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Surrey, November, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Elvin Jones, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Surrey, November, 1987

Freddie Hubbard, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, November 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Freddie Hubbard, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, November 1987

Tania Maria, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Surrey, July 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tania Maria, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Surrey, July 1987

Ed Jones, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ed Jones, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015

Basil Hodge, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Basil Hodge, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015

Basil Hodge, Ed Jones and Riaan Vosloo, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015. Artist
Basil Hodge, Ed Jones and Riaan Vosloo, Clock Tower Cafe, Croydon, London, 2015

Sonny Rollins, Fairfield Halls Croydon, 1986. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sonny Rollins, Fairfield Halls Croydon, 1986

Courtney Pine, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Courtney Pine, Fairfield Halls, Croydon, 1987

Pete Long (Query fl. ), The Gun, Croydon, 1992. Artist: Brian O Connor
Pete Long (Query fl.), The Gun, Croydon, 1992

Dave Gelly, Lord Napier Thornton Heath, 1980. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dave Gelly, Lord Napier Thornton Heath, 1980

Allison Neale, alto saxophonist, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Allison Neale, alto saxophonist, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008

Lynieve Austin, jazz singer, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, Surrey. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lynieve Austin, jazz singer, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, Surrey

Lynieve Austin, The Warehouse, Croydon, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Lynieve Austin, The Warehouse, Croydon, 2007

Dave O Higgins, saxophonist, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dave O Higgins, saxophonist, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, 2007. O Higgins was the busking saxophone player in the film The Return of Mr Bean

Allison Neale and Dave Warren, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Allison Neale, alto saxophonist, with Dave Warren, guitarist, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008

Ian Ballantine, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ian Ballantine, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, 2008. Ian Ballantine is considered one of the finest jazz vibraphone players in the world

Bobby Wellins and Stan Tracey, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2007

Bobby Wellins, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Bobby Wellins, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2007

Stan Tracey, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Stan Tracey, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008

Andy Cleyndert, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Andy Cleyndert, double bassist, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London

Tom Cawley, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tom Cawley, pianist, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London

Sebastian Rochford, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sebastian Rochford, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008

Don Rendell, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Don Rendell, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2007

Mark Nightingale and Mark Armstrong, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008. Artist
Mark Nightingale, Mark Armstrong, Sam Mayne, Simon Allen and Mornington Lockett, Braithwaite Hall, Croydon, London, 2008

Peter Ind, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, London. Artist: Brian O Connor
Peter Ind, jazz musician, environmentalist, painter and author, Clocktower Cafe, Croydon, London

The Customs Office at London Airport, 1925. Pictured from the side where incoming and outgoing aircraft are cleared. To the left is the control tower. Londons first airport opened in 1920 at Croydon

Aerial view of London Airport, 1925. Londons first airport opened in 1920 at Croydon. It was created by amalgamating two adjacent World War I airfields, Waddon Aerodrome and Beddington Aerodrome

Don Weller, The Gun, Croydon, Surrey, July, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Don Weller, The Gun, Croydon, Surrey, July 1988

Terry Smith, Opera Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, Feb 2004. Artist: Brian O Connor
Terry Smith, Opera Cafe, Croydon, Surrey, Feb 2004

Lynieve Austin with Sylvia Syms, The Warehouse, Croydon, London
Singer Lynieve Austin with actress and singer Sylvia Syms, The Warehouse, Croydon, London

Children of the Empire, 1900. A performance at the Polytechnic Institute, Thornton Heath, on St. Patricks Night, March 17th, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III

Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail

Air raid damage in Croydon, 1915 (1935). Houses in Eridge Road damaged by bombs dropped from German Zeppelins. From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H

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"Croydon: A Journey Through Time and Aviation" Step back in time to 1934, when Croydon Airport was bustling with excitement as the aviation hub of London. The Cobham Air Routes Poster adorned its walls, showcasing the various destinations that could be reached from this iconic location. Not far away, East Croydon Railway Station stood as a gateway for travelers seeking adventure beyond the skies. Meanwhile, at Brigade HQ in Croydon Town, the brave men of the Croydon Fire Brigade were always ready to protect their community. South Norwood station housed another branch of the esteemed Croydon Fire Brigade, ensuring safety across different parts of this vibrant town. As railway services expanded their reach through Railway Air Services Poster, they connected people from all walks of life to explore new horizons. From above, one could witness the beauty and growth – a thriving part of Greater London nestled in England's embrace. Its significance extended even further into Europe as an integral part of United Kingdom's rich heritage. Beyond aviation and emergency services lay a diverse cultural tapestry. The Metropolitan Police Association Football Team showcased unity on and off the field while Samuel Coleridge Taylor composed timeless classical music that resonated with audiences worldwide. Amongst these remarkable achievements stands out de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU - an emblematic aircraft that symbolized both progress and innovation at Croydon Airport. Today, remnants of this illustrious past can still be found within GLC-LFB's vehicle workshops – a testament to how history shapes our present-day experiences. As we reflect upon these hints scattered throughout time and space, we honor not just a place but also its stories – those tales woven together by countless individuals who have called Croydon home or embarked on unforgettable journeys from here.