Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century
Thu 10 Sept · 18:30
Croydon Clocktower
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A talk titled The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century will happen on 10 September 2026 at Croydon Clocktower for £5.00. Local historian Lindsay Ould will explore shopping, entertainment and the home economics movement.
Join us for an evening with local historian Lindsay Ould exploring shopping, entertainment, and the home economics movement.
Access to the Grayson Perry Essex House Tapestries exhibition from 18:30. The talk starts at 19:00 with a Q&A session following.
Location
The talk will take place in Croydon Central Library, Level 1, in the Croydon Clocktower.
Access
The Clocktower is completely wheelchair accessible.
Please email us beforehand to enquire about access requirements so we may make your visit as comfortable as possible: museum@croydon.gov.uk
Learn more: museumofcroydon.com/visit
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Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century takes place on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 18:30.
Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century is held at Croydon Clocktower in London (9 Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET).
Tickets for Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century
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A talk titled The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century will happen on 10 September 2026 at Croydon Clocktower for £5.00. Local historian Lindsay Ould will explore shopping, entertainment and the home economics movement.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us for an evening with local historian Lindsay Ould exploring shopping, entertainment, and the home economics movement.
Access to the Grayson Perry Essex House Tapestries exhibition from 18:30. The talk starts at 19:00 with a Q&A session following.
Location
The talk will take place in Croydon Central Library, Level 1, in the Croydon Clocktower.
Access
The Clocktower is completely wheelchair accessible.
Please email us beforehand to enquire about access requirements so we may make your visit as comfortable as possible: museum@croydon.gov.uk
Learn more: museumofcroydon.com/visit
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century?
Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century takes place on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century taking place?
Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century is held at Croydon Clocktower in London (9 Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET).
How much are tickets for Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century?
Tickets for Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century?
Tickets for Talk: The Ballad of Ms Croydon: Everyday life in the 20th Century can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
£5
Date
Until Thursday, 10 September 2026
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Weather
feels like 17°C · chance of rain 21% · wind 14 km/h
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