Squadron Leader MacDonell's memories of a poignant moment for the prisoners of Stalag Luft III.
Nature themed teaching resources to help learners engage with Kenley’s natural features.
Engage your young learners with the UK’s best preserved WW2 airfield!
Free KS3 nature teaching resources to help learners engage with Kenley’s natural features.
Engage your KS3 learners with our free teaching resources.
Here the wonderful story of Lillias Barr, a Kenley WAAF, recorded by Jenny Lockyer
22 February 2020 saw the third iteration of the Kenley Mini Museum. To keep things fresh, the theme once again varied; this time with WWII re-enactors and for half term kids activities and even a drawing competition with the prizes donated by a local artist.
In September 2022, I had the privilege of being invited to give a talk about RAF Kenley to 'The 35 Club' in Old Coulsdon and was delighted to discover that this wonderful social club has a long and distinguished history...
If you haven’t had a chance to visit RAF Kenley, take a virtual look around our Tribute Pen Thanks to Cyclops ...
As Fighter Command looked to the future in 1941 following the end of the Battle of Britain and major German ...
Walter James "Bill" Tyrrell was born in Brockley on 7th March, 1922. He was nicknamed Bill after Billy Buster, a carton character of that time, I’m told. His mother Annie Tyrrell, Nee’ Hayward was from Brockley and his Father Frederick Tyrrell was born in Carlshalton, in 1891.
Visitor Access Kenley Common, Hayes Lane, Croydon, CR8 is easily accessible by public transport. Train The closest stations to Kenley Common are Whyteleafe South, ...