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People for Portland Road

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

Group which works for the regeneration of Portland Road and its surrounding area in Norwood, South London. It aims to achieve improvements for the benefit of the community.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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People for Portland Road

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Ellen Wright

Ellen E (Ciss) Wright of Croydon Harriers became All England 440 yards Champi...

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Jolly Sailor Inn

Site of the Jolly Sailor Inn, South Norwood's first public building, 1810. Pe...

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Norwood Junction subway - Clifford Road

Conceived by borough engineer George Carter and constructed by Robert McAlpin...

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Norwood Junction subway - Station Road

Conceived by borough engineer George Carter and constructed by Robert McAlpin...

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Elizabeth Dun

Elizabeth Dun

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Harrow Heritage Trust

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