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The first postcards were published on the continent at the end of the 1860s and arrived in Britain by the autumn of 1870. Being an inexpensive and rapid means of communication, they were popular.
Charles Harrison Price (1870-1946) was born in America and worked in Croydon. Although studio portraiture and wedding photography were his speciality, his work includes pictures of Croydon locations, people and events between 1905-1939. Travelling around the borough with a box camera on legs, Harrison Price supplemented his studio income photographing everyday scenes for postcards. His photographs show he cetainly had an eye for composition. The pictures, from the collection of Croydon Natural History & Scientific Society, offer an outstanding pictorial insight into Croydon's social history during the first half of the twentieth century. Join curators John Hickman and Carole Roberts from the CNHSS for a fascinating insight into this unique collection.
This talk is lead by Ethel Corduff, writer of Ireland's Loss Britain's Gain: Irish Nurses in Britain Nightingale to Millennium.
British hospitals were very short of nurses during World War 2. That Britain was in the throes of a world war did not deter Irish Nurses from coming to help care for the sick and wounded. Hear about their contribution during the war and its aftermath.
The talk will last approximately 40 minutes with time for questions and refreshments afterwards.
Inspired by the colour and imagination of the National Gallery's 'Art on Your Doorstep' iconic paintings, visual artist Rachel Gadsden invites everyone to drop in, have fun, and create together. With Rachel’s guidance, participants will help shape vibrant collaborative artworks that re‑imagine National Gallery masterpieces through the people, cultures, and lively spirit of Croydon.
Every mark made becomes part of the final pieces - a series of artworks that don’t just show Croydon but feel like Croydon. Come play, create, and add your story to the art.
Visual artist Rachel Gadsden invites all ages to drop in and help create vibrant collaborative artworks inspired by the National Gallery's 'Art on Your Doorstep' iconic paintings.
Together, participants will re‑imagine these masterpieces through the people and lively spirit of Croydon, with every mark contributing to final pieces that truly feel like Croydon.
Taking its name from the intermittent streams that run in the A22 and A23 valleys, the Bourne Society aims to extend the knowledge of local history in Caterham, Chaldon, Chelsham, Chipstead, Coulsdon, Farleigh, Godstone, Kenley, Purley, Sanderstead, Whyteleafe, Warlingham and Woldingham, and to ensure the preservation of records and objects of historical interest.Chairman Roger Packham will tell us about the Society and our local history.