Croydon Collection (page 2)

Croydon Airport - Junkers Ju52-3m D-AHAL
Junkers Ju52/3m D-AHAL Otto Bernert (msn 5034), of Deutsche LuftHansa (DLH) on approach to land at Croydon Airport. First registered in October 1934

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO
de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO (msn 6368) of North Eastern Airways Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. G-AEXO was first registered on 19.05.37

Croydon - 1930-33 - Breguet 280T F-AIXV
Breguet 280T F-AIXV (msn 3) of Air Union at Croydon Airport. From 1933, Air Union was merged with Air France, which also absorbed the remaining Breguet 280Ts of Air Union

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. XXXVI PH-AJA
Croydon Airport - The sole Fokker F.XXXVI PH-AJA of KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.) Date: 1935

Croydon CR0 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Croydon CR0 7

Croydon CR0 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Croydon CR0 6

Croydon CR0 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Croydon CR0 4

Croydon, London - Millers Pond - A pair of Cart drivers bring their horses for a drink. Date: circa 1908

Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941) became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her DH60 Moth aeroplane Jason

The first Indian Air Mail arrives at Croydon Airport, south London, 1929, (1935). April 14 marked an advance in the history of aerial transport when the first Indian Air Mail arrived at Croydon

Lufthansa Junkers G-38 Airliner at Croydon During a Tria?
Lufthansa Junkers G-38 Airliner at Croydon During a Trial Flight from Berlin Date: 1932

Focke Wulf FW-200 B Condor
Focke-Wulf FW-200B Condor Airliner Danish Air Lines Date: 1937

Sqn Ldr Bill Waterton leaves Gloster Meteor EE549 at Fa?
Sqn Ldr Bill Waterton leaves Gloster Meteor EE549 at Farnborough after flying from Le Bourget to Croydon in 20 minutes at an average speed of 616mph on 16 January 1947

Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) Hutchinsons Bank, New Addington, Croydon, South London, England, UK, August

Croydon London UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Croydon, London, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

A German Junkers airliner arriving at Croydon Airport, c1934 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

Croydon Fire Brigade in 1910

Water Tower Croydon Surrey Real Photo Postcard
Water, Tower, Croydon, Surrey, real, photo, postcard, C, H, Price, 1914, , 13974422

Croydon Aerodrome Airport from A23 Purley Way - real photo postcard by C.H. Price, Croydon

Main Booking Hall Croydon Aerodrome Airport - Rohan et Cie real photo postcard

Grangewood Park, Croydon, Surrey - Field's Heraldie Series postcard, 1907 Date: 1907

Observation Tower, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1933

Main Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey
Main Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Imperial Airways arriving from France, Croydon Aerodrome Airport, Surrey Date: 1930s

Entrance, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey
Entrance and Booking Hall, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1929

Control Tower, Croydon Aerodrome Airport, Surrey Date: 1930s

Control Tower and Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey
Control Tower and Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Captain As Wilcockson, aviation pilot, Imperial Airways Date: circa 1930

Aircraft and control tower, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey Date: 1928

Aerial view of Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport Date: 1929

Croydon West - Royal Parade probably 1920s

Croydon West - London Road early 1900s

George Street, Croydon, early 1900s

Croydon George Street Edwardian period

Croydon Wandle Park early 1900s

Croydon Red Deer Pub early 1900s

Croydon Swan and Sugar Loaf Pub early 1900s

Croydon North End early 1900s

Croydon High Street early 1900s

Croydon George Street early 1900s

East Croydon Railway Station early 1900s

West Croydon London Road early 1900s

Thornton Heath Railway Station early 1900s

1840s Victorian Map of Surrey

Selsdon Village, near Croydon, Surrey Date: 1910

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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.