History

Interested in Croydon's history, researching your roots or just like looking at old photographs?  You can find a wealth of information right here.  You can also visit our Local Studies Library in person.

Buildings

• Where are our historic buildings?
• What year was the Police Station in Fell Road demolished?

Genealogy

• Where are they now?
• What records do we hold?

Origins

• How did Croydon get its name?
• What is the Coat of Arms?

People

• Who was John Whitgift, what did he do?
• Which famous people who have lived, worked or where born in Croydon?

Places

• Where are Croydon's parks and open spaces?
• Why was the Surrey Iron Railway built?

The War Years

• What was life like in Croydon?
• Who is included on the Roll of Honour?

Topics

• What markets have been held in Croydon?
• When did the last tram run?

The answers to all these questions and much, much more can be found by clicking on the appropriate heading.

Historical days in the year - check out our 'on this day' section

Friday, 16 May, 2008

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