Broad Green is a small residential and retail area between
Croydon and
Thornton Heath in the
London Borough of Croydon. The area was centred on a triangular green space bounded by shops and houses, which was developed at the end of the 19th century. The main landmark of the area, the
Safari Cinema
Safari Cinema was an entertainment venue at 225 London Road in Broad Green, Croydon. It was opened in 1936, and closed in 2004. The building was demolished in 2005, and was described at the time as "the last of the historic cinemas from the Gold ...
, was demolished in 2005.
Most of West Croydon is in
Broad Green electoral ward, hence Broad Green library is some distance from the traditional Broad Green area.
See also
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Broad Green (ward)
References
Districts of the London Borough of Croydon
Areas of London
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