Group    From 1956 

The Bourne Society

Categories: Community / Clubs

It takes its name from the streams that follow the lines of the A22 and A23 roads, and meet in Purley. Its objectives are to extend the knowledge of local history in Caterham, Purley and the surrounding areas, and to ensure the preservation of records and objects of historical interest.

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

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