Article coming soon read more
Dinah Maria Mulock was born in Stoke-upon-Trent on April 20.1826 She started writing at the age of 20 and continued writing for the rest of her life and completed some 50 novels, children’s books and poems: of which the most … read more
Beckenham Croydon Road Rec. – “Bowie’s Bandstand” Summary of information provided to Historic England supporting a request that the Bandstand be added to the Register of Historic Buildings; EH Ref No 1434796 refers The Bandstand was built in 1891. This … read more
Bowie’s Bandstand and Paxton’s Palace Bowie’s iron Bandstand was built in Croydon Road Recreation Ground in Beckenham at the end of of the 19th Century. For 120 years it has been the centre of attraction of the park, the venue … read more