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Bowie Bandstand

David BowieGrade II listed buildings in the London Borough of BromleyParks and open spaces in the London Borough of Bromley
Bowie Bandstand, Croydon Road Recreation Ground (02)
Bowie Bandstand, Croydon Road Recreation Ground (02)

The Bowie Bandstand is a listed building in Croydon Road Recreation Ground, a public park in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley. The bandstand was erected in 1905, designed by the McCallum and Hope Iron Foundry, Glasgow. It is believed to be the only surviving McCallum and Hope bandstand in the UK.On 16 August 1969, David Bowie helped organise, compere and perform at a free festival based at the bandstand. The one-day festival has taken place annually since then, and is now known as Bowie's Beckenham Oddity.

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Bowie Bandstand
Croydon Road, London Elmers End (London Borough of Bromley)

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Bowie Band Stand

Croydon Road
BR3 4HR London, Elmers End (London Borough of Bromley)
England, United Kingdom
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Bowie Bandstand, Croydon Road Recreation Ground (02)
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