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Windmill Grove, CROYDON, CR0 2UQ

I've not seen one of these before, but it seems to be flourishing in its location, at the end of Prestwood Gardens.

The flats and houses on either side of the road were built c1976, replacing the Victorian terraced houses which lined both sides of the road. For a year I worked shifts. I remember walking along this road, one winter's night at about 11.30, on the way to start my nightshift. Damp air caused mist to form in the cemetery, which poured over the hedges and into the road. Then came the long terraces of boarded-up houses awaiting demolition. Not a soul was in sight ..... all very eerie. In the middle distance in this photograph is the residential block being built at Spurgeon's Bridge, and in the distance is the tower block beside East Croydon station.

A break in the heavy traffic on this busy road. In the distance, the new housing development is taking shape.

Seen from the busy six-way intersection still known as the 'Glos'ter', even though the eponymous pub was demolished several years ago.

Looking past the 'Fisherman's Arms', in the direction of the 'Gloucester' (pub; now demolished and replaced by Tesco, which gave its name to a five way road junction). Windmill Road was named after the windmill, which stood near the Broad Green end of the road. Windmill Road was an ancient drove road; one of three which crossed Croydon Common. All three are now 'A' roads, and housing was built from c1870 onwards.

An afternoon scene on what appears to be a quiet road. Actually, it's quite the opposite, and I was surprised to get a clear shot at the pub between cars and buses.

Recently finished, and now awaiting its first customers, this custody centre, with 40 cells, will replace the custody facilities at both Croydon and South Norwood police stations, which had a combined 31 cells. Community Police Officers will also be based in this facility.

Following the fatal shooting of an officer (Sgt Matiu Ratana), at the Metropolitan Police Custody Unit, in Windmill Road, media descended on the location.

Following the fatal shooting of an officer (Sgt Matiu Ratana), at the Metropolitan Police Custody Unit, in Windmill Road, media descended on the location. BBC and ITN outside broadcast vans.