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Rooks Books. 18th November 2008. (soundslide)
Gavin Rookledge tells us about Rooks Books.
Photographs by: David Berman
EBar murder. BREAKING NEWS 13th September 2008 (video)
BREAKING NEWS - Teenage boy stabbed to death in South Croydon - Saturday.
EBar murder. BREAKING NEWS from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Oxford choral scholars. 4th September 2008 (video)
Caroline and Ellie are off to Oxford University after winning choral scholarships. Filmed in the chapel of Old Palace School Croydon.
Oxford choral scholars. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
The Croydon Advertiser Knife Crime conference.
The Croydon Advertiser recently hosted a conference on knife crime.
We filmed 5 interviews with the family and friends of 5 of the young people killed recently in Croydon.
To view these interviews please type
Knife crime into the search box.
Knife crime. Nilanthan Murddi. (video) 21st August 2008
Nilanthan Murddi died on the 16th August 2008. These thoughts are from his Sister Santhiya and cousins Ramya Muraliidaram and Vinisha Mahniuasaghan following the Croydon Advertiser Knife crime conference on Tuesday.
Knife crime. Nilanthan Murddi. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Knife crime. Billy Ward. (video) 21st August 2008
Billy Ward died on the 8th December 2007. These thoughts are from his mother Jenny following the Croydon Advertiser Knife crime conference on Tuesday.
Knife crime. Billy Ward. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Knife crime. Evren Anil. (video) 21st August 2008
Evren Anil died on the 13th August 2007. These thoughts are from his cousin Yasemin Aray following the Croydon Advertiser Knife crime conference on Tuesday.
Knife crime. Evren Anil. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Knife crime. Eugene Attram. (video) 21st August 2008
Eugene Attram died on the 4th November 2006. These thoughts are from his father Isaac following the Croydon Advertiser Knife crime conference on Tuesday.
Knife crime. Eugene Attram. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Knife crime. Gavin Brown. (video) 21st August 2008
Gavin Brown died on the 14th October 2005. These thoughts are from his mother Anita following the Croydon Advertiser Knife crime conference on Tuesday.
Knife crime. Gavin Brown. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
West Croydon Murder. **BREAKING NEWS**16th August 2008. (video)
** BREAKING NEWS****
A teenage boy stabbed in the neck during a brawl in Croydon in the early hours of the morning has died.
The boy, believed to be 17 years old, was attacked after a scuffle broke out between six to eight men on Sumner Road near the junction with London Road at about 1.30am this morning.
West Croydon murder. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
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Grease to Greece. 16th August 2008
Esther and Andy Pag set off with 9 other cars to drive from London to Greece using only cars powered by vegetable oil or bio-diesel made from used chip fat.
Grease to Greece. 16th August 2008 from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
REVISIT. The Croydon Park Hotel Crane collapse June 2007 (VIDEO)
An interview with Daryl Strawbridge. Eyewitness to the Crane collapse at Croydon Park Hotel. June 2007. Daryl was in the park with his girlfriend when he witnessed and photographed this dramatic accident. He recounts his experience with us and we reshow the Soundslide made in the hours following the incident.
REVISIT. The Croydon Park Hotel Crane collapse June 2007 from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.
Warlingham School. Art and Textiles show. 12th June 2008
Warlingham School Art show. 12th June 2008
photography: Paul Martyniuk
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The Crystal Palace fire. A short history. 5th June 2008 (soundslide)
A short history of the Crystal Palace fire.
Photographs from the Crystal Palace Museum and Advertiser archives.
aditional photography: David Berman
Click on the picture to play. Duration 2:15mins
Croydon Aerodrome. A short history. 5th June 2008 (soundslide)
A short history of Croydon Aerodrome.
Photographs from the Croydon Airport Society and Advertiser archives.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 2:50mins
Fashion Show at Riddlesdown School. May 2008 (video)
Fashion at Riddlesdown School from Sitbonzo on .
Street Dancers.
Street dancers Peridot have just won the UK Hip Hop dance competition and are now off to compete in the finals in Las Vegas
Photographs and audio by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1:36mins
The Pie and Mash shop. 4th April 2008.
Cockneys of Croydon. The Pie and Mash shop.
Photographs and audio by: Matt Clayton.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 2:20mins
The Shoe maker. March 2007
Jane Saunders and Manning Ltd have been making orthopaedic footwear and manufacturing orthoses for 35 years. We have an exclusive behind the scenes tour of their factory in Thornton Heath which supplies most of the south of Englands demand for specailised footwear.
Photographs by: David Berman.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:40mins
Testing 123 - 2008
Bands and singers battle for the title of Croydon’s best unsigned talent 2008.
Photographs by Ian Stratton.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:58mins
Cane Hill. 23rd November 2007
We were granted exclusive access to the former Victorian insane asylum at Cane Hill. Since its closure in 1991, the 81 hectare site has been left undisturbed, except for security guards and urban explorers. The buildings are rapidly decaying and redevelopment plans are due to be released next month.
23rd November 2007.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick / David Berman / contributed.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 2:00mins
“God, it’s so Croydon” David Bowie quote. 14th November 2007
Everybody seems to have been having a go at our poor old town. This week more than ever. Calling it a concrete jungle and comparing it to the worst of Russian architecture of the Soviet era. Well, I’m just not having any of it. I spent the afternoon having a wander about. This is what I saw! I hope you enjoy my tongue in cheek look.
14th November 2007.
Photographs by: David Berman.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1:30mins
War Stories. Remembrance Sunday. 11th November 2007
War Stories. Remembrance Sunday. 11th November 2007.
Photographs by: Kevin Shaw / Danny Fitzpatrick.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:00mins
War Stories. Remembrance Sunday, RAF Kenley. 11th November 2007
War Stories. Remembrance Sunday at RAF Kenley. 11th November 2007.
Photographs by: Ian Stratton.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1.20mins
War Stories. Wally Filby. Suez Veteran.
War Stories. Wally Filby. Veteran.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 2:32mins
War Stories. Bill Lennox. WWII Veteran.
War Stories. Bill Lennox. WWII Veteran.
Photographs by: Fergus Burnett.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:18mins
War Stories. Peter Robinson. Korean Veteran.
War Stories. Peter Robinson. Korean Veteran.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:20mins
War Stories. Alex Eida. Iraq, Kosovo, Afghanistan Veteran. R.I.P.
War Stories. Alex Aida. Iraq, Losovo, Afghanistan Veteran. R.I.P.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick / Kevin Shaw.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 3:48mins
War Stories. Jessica Beattie. Iraq Veteran.
War Stories. Jessica Beattie. Iraq Veteran.
Photographs by: David Berman.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1:24mins
War Stories. Terry Francis. Iraq Veteran.
War Stories. Terry Francis. Iraq Veteran.
Photographs by: David Berman.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1:30mins
Chantel Phillips is a Streetdancing Bellydancer. October 2007
Chantel Phillips is a Streetdancing Bellydancer.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
Click on the picture to play. Duration 1:25mins
Terry Chaudhry speaks about the sentence passed on his father’s attacker 25th October 2007. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE AUDIO ON THIS SHOW MAY ONLY AVALIBLE VIA HEADPHONES. APOLOGIES FOR THIS ERROR.
After being attacked on the tram, Shah Chaudhry lost his sight in one eye. Weeks later he suffered a stroke and now lives in a care home. Following the shock that accompanied his attacker walking free from court, Shah’s son Terry Chaudhry speaks about the sentence.
Photographs by: Fergus Burnett.
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Duration 1:22mins
Vincent De Souza. Poet. 9th October 2007
Poet. Vincent De Souza.
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 1:25mins
A March for Justice in aid of the families of murder victims - 8th September 2007
March for Justice in aid of the families of murder victim.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 1:38mins
A Hockey World Record attempt - 1st September 2007
The Old Whitgiftian Hockey Club attempt to break the world record for the longest game of Hockey.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 1:51mins
Funeral of Evren Anil. 26th September 2007
Funeral of Evren Anil. 26th September 2007.
Photographs by: Ian Stratton.
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Duration 3:10mins
Drugs. Visit to Carshalton’s drop in clinic.
Carshalton’s drop in community drugs service offers help and advice to those affected by alcohol and drug missuse.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 1:59mins
Clocks. Croydon’s Clock goes for a service.
Croydon’s Town clock goes back to the manufacturers Gillett and Johnstone in South Croydon for maintenance.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 2:21mins
Harris Academy 20th September 2007
We take a tour around the new Harris Academy .
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 2:26mins
Oriental Chef of the Year.
Orental Chef of the Year competition at Croydon College..
Photographs by: Kevin Shaw.
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Duration 1:56mins
Radio Ramadhan. 19th September 2007
Behind the scenes at Ramadhan Radio at Croydon Mosque.
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 2:55mins
New Addington Little League Football. Saturday 15th September 2007
New Addington Little League Football.
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 1:55mins
Surrey Air Ambulance. 11th September 2007.
Join us as we vist the Surrey Air Ambulance at its base in Dunsfold..
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 2:30mins
Rescue dog. 7th September 2007
Barbara Allen of Croydon Animal Samaritans tells the story of Harry, A recently rescued Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Photographs by: Richard Bloomfield.
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Duration 1:20mins
Priyank Shah. Classical Indian Musician. 4th September 2007
Priyank Shah. Classical Indian musician .
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 1:10mins
The Downlands Countryside management project - August 2007
A day with the Downlands Redevelopment Project as they restore a rare chalk grassland habitat
Photographs by: Francescia Moore.
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Duration 1.56mins
The Vinyl Resting Place closes after thirteen years trading. 4th September 2007
The Vinyl Resting Place second had record shop is closing after 13years trading at the Shirley Road shop Owners Chris and Barbara tell us of their plans for the future.
Photographs by: David Berman.
click on the picture to play. Duration 1:45mins
Exotic moths and butterflys on show
Martin Wills shows off his collection of exotic Moths and Butterflys
Photographs by: Fergus Burnett.
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Duration 2.32mins
Foot and Mouth restrictions on cattle movement affect local Chipstead Farm shop
A Chipstead Farm Shop suffers setbacks due to the restrictions on cattle movement after the latest foot and mouth outbreak
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 2.22mins
Foot and Mouth disease affects local dairy farmer
Kingswood Dairy Farmer tells how the latest outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease has affected his business.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 2.14mins
Sunrise Gathering. Scouts from 25th Purley (St. Mark’s) mark the centenery of the Scouting movement.
28 million Scouts around the world celebrate the 100th Birthday of the organisation by gathering at 8am (local time) to renew their Scout Promise and celebrate the dawn of a new century of scouting. Join us at the 25th Purley (St Mark’s) Scout Group as the gather. Followed of course by a slap up full English breakfast! .
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 2mins
Behind the scenes at Mayday Hospitals’ Sterilisation Unit.
Behind the scenes at Mayday Hospitals’ Sterilisation unit.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 2.58mins
Teen fashion. At Westwood Language College. 27th July 2007
Students from schools across Croydon have taken part in a fashion design week at Westwood Language College.
Photographs by: David Berman.
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Duration 1.40mins
Croydon Advertiser. Readers Storm and Flooding photographs.
Torential rain falls over the borough causing serious flooding..
Photographs by: YOU!
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Duration 3.09mins
Welcome to Croydon on Sea. Torrential rain causes massive flooding accross the borough. Croydon floods
Torential rain falls over the borough causing serious flooding..
Photographs by: David Berman, Danny Fitzpatrick, Kevin Shaw, Paul Martyniuk
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Duration 3.09mins
The Euphonic Music Festival in Sutton for young up and coming Bands
The Euphonic music festival for up and coming young bands.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick
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Duration 1:11mins
The Brownies practice their Circus Skills
210 Brownies try their hand at a few circus skills.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick
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Duration 1:12mins
Caterham Carnival June 6th 2007
Caterham Carnival.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Duration 1.34mins
The Cage Fighter. 4th July 2007
Meet Kym Farid. Cage Fighter. in a training session before his next fight.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2:05mins
A nice cuppa tea. 3rd July 2007
Doug Fennell has converted his garage into a shrine to the Teasmade.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2:52mins
Fashion show. 28th June 2007.
Students from Croydon College hold a fashion show.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 3:43mins
The Allotment. 21st June 2007
Students from Bensham Manor School join members of the Bensham Allotment Society to refurbish the comunal area.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 3mins
Talking Newspaper. 14th June 2007.
Croydon’s Talking Newspaper for the Blind will shortly be produced digitally.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2:30mins
The Author. 11th June 2007.
We join children’s author Kathy Kacer at her visit to students at Woodmansterne Primary School.
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 1:43mins
The Epsom Derby. Saturday 2nd June 2007.
Join us at one of the worlds most historic horse racing fixtures.
Photographs by: David Berman / Ian Stratton
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Duration 2:53mins
Crane collapse. Saturday 2nd June 2007
A worker remains in a serious condition following a dramatic crane collapse in Croydon town centre.
Photographs by: Daryl Strawbridge / Ian Stratton
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Duration 2:58mins
Surrey v’s Kent Cricket 30th/31st May 2007
Surrey v’s Kent Cricket at Whitgift School, Croydon. Rain stopped play on Wednesday but blue skys on Thursday.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick
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Duration 2:30 mins
Surrey Street Market. Thursday 31st May 2007.
Take a wander with us through Surrey Street Market
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2 mins
The Garden. Thursday 31st May 2007
Nicola Hunt opens her wildlife garden to the public this Sunday
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 1:03 mins
The Tree. Friday 25th May 2007
Anna Staniewicz protests at the felling of a ‘ Tree of Heaven’ in the back garden of a house in Landseer Road, Sutton..
Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2:45 mins
The Sharmanka Travelling Mechanical Circus
The Sharmanka Travelling Mechanical Circus.
visits the clocktower.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick,
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Duration 1:41mins
The Farrier
The Farrier.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick,
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Duration 2:10mins
Happy Birthday Mrs Goddard. 11thMay 2007
Caroline Goddard celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday the 12th of May.
Photographs by: David Berman, click on the picture to play.
Duration 1:08mins
Race for Life. Lloyd Park. Sunday 13th May 2007
2,800 women ran Race for Life in Lloyd park, Croydon to raise money for Cancer Research charity.
Photographs by: Ian Stratton and David Berman, click on the picture to play.
Duration 6:08mins
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The Kate Moss collection launched 1st May 2007
Kate Moss designs for Top Shop. Lisa and best friend Roxanne arrived at 6.15am to get their hands on their new ‘frocks’
Photographs by: David Berman, click on the picture to play.
Duration 1:44mins
EXPLOSION. 18th April 207
Photographs by: On Demand Media, Danny Fitzpatrick and David Berman, click on the picture to play
2:18mins
Photocall for Peter Pan on Ice. 11th April 2007.
Come backstage at Fairfield Halls for the the photocall for Peter Pan on ice.
Photographs by: David Berman / Fergus Burnett
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3mins
The Ice Rink. Tuesday 10th April 2007
The Ice rink is built for the new show at Fairfield Halls. Peter Pan on ice.
Photographs by: David Berman
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1min23sec
The Oracle. Tuesday 10th April 2007
New Addington band The Oracle release their debut single on 30th April.
Photographs by: David Berman
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1min23sec
Good Friday procession. 6th April 2007
photos by: David Berman
2min 52sec
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Happy Birthday Mr Clark. 28th March 2007
Wally Clark has just celebrated his 100th birthday
photos by: David Berman
3min
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London BreakBeat Orchestra
The London BreakBeat Orchestra visits Old Palace School and gets feet tapping
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick
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1min51sec
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The Boxing Club
Photographs by: Fergus Burnett
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1min47sec
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Sing and Sign Tuesday 8th March 2007
Photographs by: David Berman
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1min 25sec
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The Bouncers
The Bouncers Skipping Club
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick
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Testing 1-2-3, Friday 9th February 2007
Testing 123 – Competition at the Braithwaite Hall, Croydon to find the best unsigned talent in Croydon.
The competition was won by Four Kornerz with punk group Kitty Hudson voted the runners up.
by: Ian Stratton.
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3min40sec
test
Drumming workshop. Thursday 15th February 2007
Forestdale Primary School have a visit from IROKO African theatre company.
by: David Berman
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1min07sec
drumming
The Boxer
Police Community Support Officer Sarah Alderman is in training to continue her unbeaten record.
By: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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1min31sec
Boxer
The Animal hospital. 7th February 2007
The London Wildlife hospital is 10 years old this weekend.
By: David Berman
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2min12sec
wild
The fashion designers. 8th February 2007
Year 10 students at Addington High School prepare for a very special show.
By: David Berman
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1min11sec
fash
The dance school. Monday 29th January 2007
‘Dance With Grace’ dance school may not be able to put on its annual performance
By: David Berman
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2min20sec
dance
Snow. Wednesday 24th January 2007
Photos by:
David Berman, Fergus Burnett, Picture Partnership.
Commentary by: Sarah Bailey
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59sec
snow
Organist. Jeremy Cole.
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At 15 years old Jeremy Cole may be the youngest church organist in the country.
By: David Berman
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1min08sec
organ
Music you can touch.
Beanos record shop has been on the brink of closing for some while. The Advertiser whent to interview owner David Lashmar. He told us of his plans to revitalise this Croydon landmark.
By: David Berman
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1min 44sec
beano
Sharp shooter.
Ken Parr who shoots at the Croydon rifle and pistol club is hoping for sucess in the 2012 Olympics.
By: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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Creating a diamond.
Phillip and Queenie celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary.
4th January 2007
By: Danny Fitzpatrick.
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diamond
The Victorian house.
As pressure for new homes in the South East continues to grow, more and more old housing stock is being demolished to make way for new dwellings.
Charles Brooking manages to recover interesting and historically valuable architectural items. This fine Victorian house in Ewell is just about to be pulled down
By: David Berman
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house
The Jukebox Shop.
Rob Edwards has been selling Jukeboxes for the past 25 years. His shop in Thornton Heath caught my eye as I drove past.
By: David Berman
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4min28sec
jukebox
Mayday hospital kitchen visit.
Advertiser reporter Maheesha Kotegoda and I visited the kitchens at Mayday hospital following a health and saftey report on hygene.
By: David Berman
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4min05seconds
Morris Men
Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men’s traditional Boxing day parade and performance of the Mummers play in Ewell.
The Mummers play depicts The killing of St George and his resurection.
By: David Berman
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3mins55sec
morris