It’s the final episode of Clive’s Local Bus Routes, focusing on Croydon Airport and the impact of the War on our little corner of the world. Extra special thanks to Clive for all his work putting this series together; we hope you have enjoyed it and we cannot wait to see what he comes up…
Today, the Local Bus Routes are centred on Wallington – Shotfield, Woodcote Road, Stafford Road and Mellows Park – areas that many of our local readers are probably used to and perhaps visit daily. It is always interesting to head back in time and see how the land as we know it today has changed…
Happy New Year everyone! It’s the first blog of 2024 and we are continuing on the history bus. You’ll need your creative brains on for this one as Clive Orton, accompanied by Andrew Skelton (local historian and archaeologist) describe Carshalton Grotto and Canal whilst travelling along from ‘The Windsor Castle’ to Wallington. Over to you…
It’s been a short while since we were last on the bus but hopefully we have not left you stranded! So, for the first blog post of December, let’s wrap up warm and while away the hours on our historic bus route. Over to you, Clive… Part Four: From the Depot to The Windsor Castle…
Happy June! We are back with Clive on the historical bus route through Sutton, continuing where we left off last time, at the Grapes [blog available here]. Part Three: From Terminus to Depot We turn the corner at The Grapes and find ourselves in Benhill Avenue, which runs as far as The Broadway (known as…
All aboard the 154 please! Continuing Clive’s bus route through Sutton, focusing on the Sutton Gas Company and the South Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station as well as other landmarks on the way. With thanks to Clive for his hard work and research into this exciting new series. Part Two: From the Green to the Grapes…
We’re starting an exciting new series this year! You may already be familiar with the writings of our volunteer Clive, who has looked at house histories, interesting Sutton residents, auxiliary hospitals, and the Belgian Refugees in Sutton. Now, he is trying a new venture, looking out the window from a local bus to see the…
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