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
1845 - 1847, one of only four such railways in the world. The London to Croyd...
Ellen Wright
Ellen E (Ciss) Wright of Croydon Harriers became All England 440 yards Champi...
Jolly Sailor Inn
Site of the Jolly Sailor Inn, South Norwood's first public building, 1810. Pe...
Norwood Junction subway - Clifford Road
Conceived by borough engineer George Carter and constructed by Robert McAlpin...
Norwood Junction subway - Station Road
Conceived by borough engineer George Carter and constructed by Robert McAlpin...
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2 memorials
1 memorial
Friern Barnet & Whetstone Residents' Association
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1 memorial
1 memorial
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Lady Violet Bonham-Carter
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27 subjects commemorated
1 memorial
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1 memorial
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