Oral Histories
As part of the Fairfield Collection Project we interviewed many people to capture stories and memories of the Fairfield Halls.
Below is a list of those interviewed, these oral histories are available to listen to via the Museum of Croydon by appointment only.
Please contact museum@croydon.gov.uk or phone 0208 253 1023
- Betty Hewitt – Former Fairfield Box Office Manager
- Frazer Ashford – Freelance Photographer
- Richard Watson – Musician, formerly a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra who frequently performed at the Fairfield Halls
- Joseph Watson – The National Trust – London Creative Director – Edge City Croydon Project
- Kenneth Alwyn – Conductor, widely known and associated with Friday Night is Music Night and musical theatre.
- Celia Newell – Former Fairfield Development Officer, Former Project Manager of the Fairfield Collection HLF Project
- John Chisnall – Artist, exhibited his work at the Fairfield Halls
- Andrew Scott – Head Voicer, Harrison & Harrison Organ Builders, Durham.
- Martin Jarvis – Actor, Director, former student of Whitgift and depicted on the Ashcroft Theatre Safety Curtain. Martin also performed at the Ashcroft Theatre.
- John Farnham – Sculptor of Winged Figure Number 2, formerly displayed on the forecourt of the Fairfield Halls.
- Graham Lambourne – Former Fairfield Publicity Officer.
- Janet and John Sweny – Fairfield Patrons and also celebrated their wedding reception and 50th wedding anniversary celebrations at the Halls.
- Valerie Heathorn – Fairfield Patron and Heat winner of the Miss Fairfield Pageant.
- Lata Desai – Subrang Arts
- Callum Ross – Former Concert Hall Planner
- Robert Stiby – Former member of the Fairfield Board/ Exhibitor of art at Fairfield, related to Jesse ward, founder of the Croydon Advertiser.
- Ron Morris – Former Fairfield Steward
- Portia Msimang – Patron
- Viva Msimang – Patron and Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer Manager
- Cordelia McGowan – Patron
- Nicolette Hamilton – Patron and Fairfield Collection Project Manager
- John Clarke – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Peter Hackshaw – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Jim Howard – Former Fairfield Steward and performer at Fairfield/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Wayne Bridges and Frank Rimer – Former Wrestlers at Fairfield
- Darrell Davison – Conductor, son of Arthur Davison (Saturday Family Concerts)
- Bob Kirkwood – Former wrestler at Fairfield
- Andrea Bragg – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Marguerite Veldeman – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Project Volunteer
- Barbara Caddy – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Derek Barr – Former General Manager of Fairfield Halls
- Richard Morrall – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Gabriella Bush – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Sue Todd – Former Fairfield Steward/ Fairfield Collection Project Volunteer
- Mary Cox – From Croydon Schools Dance Association
- Ian Locke – Former Fairfield Chief Technician
- Jonathan Butcher – Surrey Opera
- Elizabeth Travis – Rhema Church
- Sheila Mason – Whitgift House resident, former dancer
- Jenny Kingman – Artist, exhibited at Fairfield Halls
To find out more about wider stories held at the Museum of Croydon you can ‘Explore Online’ visit our website: www.museumofcroydon.com