# Event Details - **Event Name**: Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: John Grindrod uncovers Croydon’s secret LGBTQ+ history at Braithwaite Halls. Readings, Q&A, and networking. Free entry - book your spot now!About this EventEver wondered what was really happening behind the twitching net curtains of suburban Croydon?For Pride Month 2026, Croydon Pride is hosts an exclusive evening with acclaimed social historian John Grindrod. Join us at the historic Braithwaite Halls as we dive into his latest work, Tales of the Suburbs: LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains.The StoryThroughout history, suburbia has been framed as a place to escape from - a landscape of pebble-dashed semis where difference was hidden. But John Grindrod reveals a different story.Anchored by archival newsletters from the Croydon Area Gay Society (1970s–90s) and fresh conversations with local residents today, this event uncovers a vibrant, messy, and extraordinary history of queer life right here in South London. From secretly gay school bullies and punks with makeup tips to heroic hairdressers and suburban pride marches, this is a celebration of the "chosen families" that bloomed against the odds.What to Expect18:30: Doors open and arrivals.19:00: John Grindrod leads an intimate reading from Tales of the Suburbs, followed by a deep-dive Q&A session facilitated by Tom Ryalls.20:00: Networking and community social.Book Signing: Our friends at Waterstones will be on-site with copies of the book available for purchase and signing.Essential InfoVenue: Braithwaite Halls, Croydon (Fully accessible).Capacity: Strictly limited to 150 people.Cost: Free. We are committed to keeping our history accessible, but registration is mandatory to secure your seat.Reclaim our history. Discover our home. See you there.With thanks to Croydon Council for supporting this event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/croydon/croydon-pride-presents-tales-of-the-suburbs-an-evening-with-john-grindrod/100001987458450727 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Croydon - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Braithwaite Halls - **lat**: 51.37216009999999 - **long**: -0.0993713 - **full address**: Braithwaite Halls, Croydon Clocktower, Croydon, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d135aa3fb470322b42f3813fcdba3172ed51eebb39734e2df442c4c2222fc817-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2f0ea-gmir.jpg?v=1777386226 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod being held? - **A:** Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Braithwaite Halls, Croydon Clocktower, Croydon, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod? - **A:** Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod is organized by Croydon Pride. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Croydon Pride Presents: Tales of the Suburbs, an Evening With John Grindrod", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d135aa3fb470322b42f3813fcdba3172ed51eebb39734e2df442c4c2222fc817-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2f0ea-gmir.jpg?v=1777386226", "startDate": "2026-06-18T18:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-06-18T21:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/croydon/croydon-pride-presents-tales-of-the-suburbs-an-evening-with-john-grindrod/100001987458450727", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Braithwaite Halls", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Croydon Clocktower", "postalCode": "CR0 1NX", "addressLocality": "Croydon", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.37216009999999", "longitude": "-0.0993713" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "John Grindrod uncovers Croydon’s secret LGBTQ+ history at Braithwaite Halls. 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