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Culture & Arts · LambethLambeth Archive opens basement strongroom to public tours in September 2026
Lambeth Archive will host guided tours of its basement strongroom on 10 and 19 September 2026, offering residents a first look at the new Brixton Hill facility and its collections. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
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Culture & Arts · CroydonJohn Munro, Croydon’s forgotten sci-fi author, died alone in 1905
John Munro, a Victorian-era science fiction writer compared to Jules Verne, died in isolation at his Croydon home in June 1905. A coroner’s inquest revealed he lived as a recluse, with neighbours unaware of his identity or profession until after his death.
Croydon5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 77 · Hype 30