Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground
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Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground
Image: © Marathon Taken: 15 Sep 2022
Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground was acquired by Croydon Council in 1891 as an informal play area for local children. An enclosed rest garden was built for elderly people to use and also a shelter. A fire was provided for them in the winter months. During the Second World War the main part of the field was used for ARP Shelters.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.390525
Longitude
-0.096192