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Old postal aircraft in original crash position
10:39am Saturday 3rd May 2008
A man who used to work in Croydon between June 1999 and January 2000 is hoping Heritage readers might be able to help him with information about an unusual experience he had when visiting a warehouse on the site of the old Croydon Airport.

Aquarium a miracle of VictorianaAquarium a miracle of Victoriana
10:13am Thu 1 May 08
Everyone knows about the Crystal Palace erected on Sydenham Hill in the 1850s, but very few people know that it was home to the largest and most impressive aquarium in the world.

Airman was killed age 16
9:47am Friday 25th April 2008
A Croydon teenager was the youngest member of the Royal Air Force (RAF) to die in World War II as a result of enemy action.

In search of old army friendIn search of old army friend
10:21am Wed 23 Apr 08
A group of old army friends are hoping that Heritage readers can help them get in contact with a long-lost buddy who they have not heard from since 1966.

Sacrificing their liberty for women's rightsSacrificing their liberty for women's rights
3:11pm Wed 19 Mar 08
KIRSTY WHALLEY recalls the courage and determination of two Croydon women jailed for campaigning for women to have the right to vote.
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Tragedy of four sons lost to warTragedy of four sons lost to war
2:56pm Fri 15 Feb 08
The tragic story of a Croydon family who lost four of their sons during World War I has been revealed by a local historian.

Recognition of lumberjills’ World War II deeds Recognition of lumberjills’ World War II deeds
11:17am Tue 12 Feb 08
A "Lumberjill" from Norbury who worked in the Women's Timber Corps during World War II is to receive a special commendation for her efforts.

Holocaust day marks synagogue’s 100th yearHolocaust day marks synagogue’s 100th year
3:05pm Fri 1 Feb 08
For Croydon's Jewish community this year's Holocaust Memorial Day holds extra resonance as members celebrate the centenary of its synagogue.

Caring for the Elephant ManCaring for the Elephant Man
12:27pm Thu 24 Jan 08
The 1980 film The Elephant Man portrayed the circus showman who managed Joseph Merrick as a drunk who cruelly exploited the disfigured man in a freakshow. But this could not be further from the truth, according to his grandson who lives in Coulsdon. KERRY McQUEENEY reports.

The real story behind enigma of Paper JackThe real story behind enigma of Paper Jack
11:24am Sat 29 Dec 07
Since the Croydon Guardian published a story about Paper Jack last month, the news desk has been inundated with telephone calls, letters and emails from those who remember the area's best-known tramp.
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