Book Reading & Q&A with Jon Grinrod

We are excited to invite local businesses, charities, and community organisations to be part of the Croydon Pride 2026 experience. This year, our vibrant Community Hub will be hosted at the beautiful Braithwaite Halls, serving as a key destination for attendees to discover local talent and support.

Ever wondered what was really happening behind the twitching net curtains of suburban Croydon?

For Pride Month 2026, join us for an exclusive evening with acclaimed social historian John Grindrod at the historic Braithwaite Halls.

We’re diving into his latest work, Tales of the Suburbs, to uncover the vibrant, messy, and extraordinary history of queer life right here in South London. From the secret 1970s Croydon Area Gay Society archives to stories of heroic hairdressers and suburban punks, this is a celebration of the “chosen families” that bloomed against the odds.

 

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026 6:30pm-9pm 📍 Braithwaite Halls, Croydon

✨ What’s happening:

• Reading & Q&A with John Grindrod & Tom Ryalls
• Book purchases available from @waterstones at the event
• Community networking social

🎟️ Tickets: This event is FREE, but capacity is strictly limited to 150 people and registration is needed

Reclaim our history. Discover our home. See you there!

With thanks to Croydon Council for supporting this event.

 

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