Frank Molloy tells the story of the first major WWII bombing raid on Greater London, and asks if it really was a case of mistaken identity, as historically maintained. Part 3 of 3. As noted in the introduction to part one, the Croydon Airport raid by the Luftwaffe 210 Group on August 15th 1940, seemsContinue reading “The Battle of Croydon: Part 3”
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The Battle of Croydon: Part 2
Frank Molloy tells the story of the first major WWII bombing raid on Greater London, and asks if it really was a case of mistaken identity, as historically maintained. Part 2 of 3. At about 6:25pm, on August 15th 1940, a massive build-up of 200 German aircraft was reported approaching the Kent coast. Hurricanes andContinue reading “The Battle of Croydon: Part 2”
The Battle of Croydon: Part 1
Frank Molloy tells the story of the first major WWII bombing raid on Greater London, and asks if it really was a case of mistaken identity, as historically maintained. Part 1 of 3. In the summer of 1940, German forces prepared to put into action ‘Operation Sealion’, a full-scale invasion of Britain. As a prelude,Continue reading “The Battle of Croydon: Part 1”
Sound of a Suburb
The Story of South London’s Cradle of Punk “Johnny’s upstairs in his bedroom sitting in the dark, annoying the neighbours with his punk rock electric guitar”. Sound of the Suburbs The Members (1978). Way on down south of London Town, there is a little-known suburb that can stake a claim to being the birthplace ofContinue reading “Sound of a Suburb”
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