Old Images of Crayford, London

Crayford 2013

Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Crayford, in London, England, UK.

Crayford used to be in the historic county of Kent, and is now part of the London Borough of Bexley in Greater London.


Fire! 1936

In 1936, an Crayford armanent factory caught fire and burnt down.

Armament fire in Crayford (1936) – British Pathé on YouTube


Children’s Playhouse 1937

In 1937, the wife of Dartford MP Frank Clarke officially opened a model of a suburban house.

Built in scale at one third the real size, the small house was made of concrete. The news item suggests the house was designed and built by some boys.

Tom Thumb House (1937) – British Pathé on YouTube


More Pictures of Old Crayford

Old Crayford in London, England, enjoyed through historic photos, vintage pictures & archive film. Browse history in these fascinating old images of a bygone era on my Pinterest Board at:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/LocalHistoryVideos/crayford-old-photos-pictures


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