# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: In the 1920s and 30s, Croydon Airport was at the heart of a halcyon age of air travel.About this Event"Whatever else it has done, Croydon Airport has certainly put Croydon on the map of Europe. Many foreigners instinctively think of Croydon when they hear the word England mentioned." - The Croydon Advertiser, 1938In the 1920s and 30s, Croydon Airport was at the heart of a halcyon age of air travel. Imperial Airways would whisk you from Croydon to almost anywhere in the Empire. Hollywood stars, royalty and politicians poured in and out. French aristocrats flew to Croydon to get their suits tailored at Grants department store. World records were set and broken here. Those not wealthy enough to fly used the airport as a holiday resort, staying at the Aerodrome Hotel and plane-spotting from the viewing platforms. Croydon was uttered in the same breath as Paris, Cape Town and Brisbane.Access to the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition from 18:30. The talk starts at 19:00 with a Q&A session following.LocationThe talk will take place in the Braithwaite Hall, Level 1 with access to the Forge: Industries of Croydon exhibition from 6:30 at the Museum of Croydon, Level 1. Both located within the Croydon Clocktower.AccessThe 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.ukLearn more: museumofcroydon.com/visitAgenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMViewing of Forge: Industries of Croydon🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMTalk in Braithwaite HallHost: Will NobleInfo: Londonist editor, and author of the book Croydonopolis: A Journey to the Greatest City That Never Was — explains how, for an all-too brief moment in time, Croydon was, in many ways, the centre of the universe.  🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMQ&A
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/croydon/talk-when-croydon-was-the-centre-of-the-universe-with-will-noble/100001986532731877
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Croydon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Croydon Clocktower
- **lat**: 51.3725444
- **long**: -0.0991084
- **full address**: Croydon Clocktower, 9 Katharine Street, Croydon, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble being held?
  - **A:** Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Croydon Clocktower, 9 Katharine Street, Croydon, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble?
  - **A:** Tickets for Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble are priced at GBP 5 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (including refreshments)GBP 5Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble?
  - **A:** Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble is organized by Museum of Croydon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Croydon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Talk: When Croydon was the Centre of the Universe with Will Noble sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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