Croydon Collection (page 14)

GLC-LFB - Morris utility van, LFB Water Section
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned, showing each type of fire engine either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

By Air Anywhere Poster, Croydon 3421, see London by night. Surrey Flying Services Ltd, Croydon & Plymouth. 20th century

Country lane in Croydon, Surrey
A country lane in early Victorian Croydon, Surrey, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Cub Scout cleaning firemens boots, Surrey
A Cub Scout cleaning the boots of firemen near Croydon, Surrey, during Scout Job Week. 1975

Lady Broughton at Croydon flying to Africa
Lady Delves Broughton leaving England in an Imperial Airway aeroplane bound for the Belgian Congo, on an expedition to obtain correct detail for the surroundings of a new group showing the Eastern

Croydon Office Blocks
Modern office blocks, a familiar sight in the centre of Croydon, Surrey, England. Date: 1980

Lindberghs heros welcome, Croydon, 1927
Lindberghs heros welcome, Croydon, London, 1927. Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974, on balcony at upper right) made the first solo transatlantic flight

Ribbentrop with Londonderry
Joachim von Ribbentrop with his wife and the Marquess of Londonderry at Croydon Airport before their departure for Belfast, where the Ribbentrops spent the Whitsun weekend with the Londonderry family

Collecting charitable donations and votes
A biddable dog collects money for charity surrounding by a group of little boys in Croydon during the elections of 1909. He is a supporter of Robert Hermon Hodge, MP for Parliament

Croydon Town Hall
The Town Hall in Croydon (now called the Croydon Clocktower) in Katherine Street, opened in 1896 by the then Prince and Princess of Wales

The Spirit of the People
Six photos showing the imperturbability of British citizens when faced with German bombings: You might as well try to shake the nerve of a mountain as of this population wrote Mr E.C

Off for Paris by W. Bryce Hamilton
Off for Paris - The Start of an Imperial Airway Liner from Croydon Aerodrome, drawn for The Sphere by W. Bryce Hamilton

Lucifer Monoplane in the Aerial Derby Handicap, 1922
Photograph showing a Lucifer monoplane, piloted by L.L. Carter, crossing the line to take first place in the Aerial Derby Handicap Race, Croydon, 1922

Quintin McGarel Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone (1907-2001) British Conservative politician at Selsdon Park Hotel, Croydon for the Tory Partys Shadow Cabinet planning weekend

Polar Sandwich-men advertising a screening of Shackleton Pol
Photograph of sandwich-men, dressed in polar clothing to advertise a screening of pictures from the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09; Croydon, South London, 1909

Flying to Switzerland for winter sports
Imperial Airways first winter sports service, flying from Croydon to Bale, Switzerland. Women with their ski equipment stand by ready to board the plane

Swissair Aeroplane at Zurich Airport, 1936
Photograph of a Swissair aeroplane, of a type used between London and Zurich in 1936, seen at Zurich Airport. Winter flights between Croydon Airport

Lindbergh / Croydon
Thousands of people gather to welcome Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis to Croydon, London

Lindbergh / Croydon Lands
Thousands swamp around the Spirit of St. Louis as the plane lands at Croydon, London

Boarding at Croydon
Boarding an Imperial Airways air-liner at Croydon, destination Paris

Flying to Paris
On board an Imperial Airways air-liner from Croydon, destination Paris Date: 1926

Retail centre, Croydon, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westland Limousine
This handsome twin-motor passenger plane, seen taking off from Croydon Airport, first flew in 1919 but has been periodically updated since then

Baggage at Croydon
Little chance of baggage going astray ! Luggage of passengers arriving at Croydon from Zurich is unloaded into a handcart and taken into the terminal by hand

Off to Paris by Air
An intrepid lady passenger at Croydon steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, bound for Paris

Passengers in Argosy
Passengers comfortably installed in an Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy air liner from Croydon to continental Europe

Position Finding
In the Control Tower, a controller marks the position of each aircraft

Passengers Embark
Passengers embark for their flight to continental Europe

Croydon Control Tower
The Control Tower at Croydon Airport

Croydon Lights
At Croydon, lights - some fixed, others mobile - indicate the pilots position and guide his landing

Passengers Weigh In
At Croydon, passengers are weighed before the flight

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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.