However, it was also criticised for being "politically correct" (for example, in over-emphasising the presence of ethnic minorities in Croydon, even in historical periods at which their presence was highly exceptional); for its excessive populism; and for its over-reliance on new technology. "In the absence of labelling," wrote Maurice Davies in the Museums Journal, "screens are a cumbersome way to present basic information."
However, it was also criticized for being "politically correct" (for instance, overemphasizing the presence of ethnic minorities in Croydon, even during periods when their presence was extremely rare); for its excessive populism; and for its over-reliance on cutting-edge technology. "In the absence of labeling," Maurice Davies wrote in the Museums Journal, "screens are a cumbersome way to present basic information."