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Historical Photographs

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agingrocker

agingrocker Report 7 Oct 2008 00:21

Hi Caroline

If you can't find an old photo will a current one do - if it still exists? Go to http://photoexchange.ourgenealogy.co.uk/pe/index.php , there is a volunteer for Croydon.

Duncan

HelenBrissie

HelenBrissie Report 6 Oct 2008 22:12

Hi Caroline

Found the following info on Croydon Archives and Local Study.
http://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/archives/lslibrary

Perhaps if you contact them they may be able to assist you?

We collect books, photographs, maps, newspapers and other items that are of value in the study of the past, present and future of Croydon. You can view them by visiting us on Level 3 of the Central Library.

Contact name
Local Studies Library
Telephone
020 8726 6900
Fax
020 8253 1012
Email
[email protected]

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 6 Oct 2008 21:49

Have you tried Google images?

Or maybe you could contact a local estate agent?

Caroline

Caroline Report 6 Oct 2008 21:35

Hi
I was wondering if anyone could help me.
I am trying to find (on the internet) a photograph oh
69 Donald Road
Croydon
CR0 3EQ
from late 40's or early 50's.
I am lookinfg for this as this is the house my father was born in, however when he was 6 weeks old he was sent to lve with his aunt in staffordshire and never saw the house or his family, it's his birthday soon and i was looking to get it hin for his birthday.

Many Thanks