Join the celebrations to mark 50 years since Ziggy Stardust took to the stage in Tolworth.

Celebrate ’72 on Thursday, February 10 will mark half a century since pop legend David Bowie first introduced the world to his iconic and pioneering Ziggy Stardust persona at the former Toby Jug pub back in 1972.

Up to 250 people are expected to boogie to Bowie and other music from ’72 when they take part in a silent disco on the concourse of London Waterloo – a first in the station’s 175-year history.

Then later in the afternoon, the focus of the celebrations will shift to the forecourt of Tolworth railway station – just a stone’s throw from the site of the now demolished Toby Jug – for an open-air, family-friendly, music festival featuring Bowie tribute band The Thin White Duke among others – another first for Tolworth.

Festival-goers travelling from the Waterloo silent disco to the Tolworth event will have an extra special journey, with the option of enjoying onboard live music or joining a talk to discover more about the original Ziggy gig and the pub venue.

Celebrate ’72 is just one element of Tolworth group The Community Brain’s year-long #ZiggyReturns programme of activities, inspired by Bowie’s story and creative legacy.

For more information about the programme of events on the day and to bag yourself tickets for the various events visit www.bit.ly/ziggyreturns

The Ziggy Stardust mural, pictured, was created by graffiti artist www.facebook.com/WeareSkyhigh for the 50^th anniversary event. It is located in a subway nearest to the former Toby Jug site at Tolworth roundabout.