Thornton Road, Croydon

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The photograph on this page of Thornton Road, Croydon by Dr Neil Clifton as part of the Geograph project.

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Thornton Road, Croydon

Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 21 Apr 1981

This road formed the northern section of the Purley Way bypass. This photograph was taken outside the gates of Croydon Crematorium. In the distance can be seen the cooling towers of Croydon power station. These were demolished several years ago.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.39109
Longitude
-0.120029