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Croydon is a large town in South London, England, 9.3 miles (15.0 km) south of Charing Cross.Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London, it is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping district. The entire town had a population of 192,064 as of 2011, whilst the wider borough had a population of 384,837.
The London Borough of Croydon (pronunciation ⓘ) is a London borough in south London, part of Outer London.It covers an area of 87 km 2 (33.6 sq mi). It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name; while other urban centres include Coulsdon, Purley, South Norwood, Norbury, New Addington, Selsdon and Thornton Heath.
Visit Croydon, a burgeoning south London neighbourhood and the London Borough of Culture in 2023. Explore Croydon’s arty attractions and lush green spaces, and find out why it is a go-to dining destination and a major shopping hub.
Croydon News. Croydon is a borough that's going places. With a population of 380,000 people it should really be a city. But we don't hold a grudge. The town is well known for its trams but these days is also making a name for itself through its street art, with some of the best artists from around the world coming here to showcase their talents ...
Discover the world’s first international airport terminal at the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, now a free-to-visit micro museum that’s open on the first Sunday of every month. Housed in the world’s oldest air traffic control tower, the visitor centre showcases the history of the airport. It also has a restaurant and a gift shop.
The Executive Mayor of Croydon has called on the new Secretary of State, and Croydon’s four newly-elected MPs, to work with him to fix the borough’s finances and secure its ongoing financial sustainability. Read more news and events Email updates. Newsletter subscription form markup.
Croydon was an old Surrey market town on the road between London and Brighton prior to the 19th century, when it became engulfed by the suburban spread that followed the development of London’s transportation system. In 1803 a line was completed between Croydon and Wandsworth by the Surrey Iron Railway, the first public goods railway (with horse-drawn wagons).
6. Nature & Wildlife Areas. MHA The Wilderness is a hidden heritage garden in Croydon with an accessible, engaging and nature conservation programme of activities. The Wilderness garden was first created by Revd.
1d. 'Real first lady of jazz' honoured with blue plaque. London. 1d. 1. 3. 4. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Croydon from the BBC.
Croydon is a large town in South London, England, 9.3 miles (15.0 km) south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London, it is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping district. The entire town had a population of 192,064 as of 2011, whilst the wider borough had a population of 384,837.
