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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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Croydon atmospheric railway

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