Croydon is an ancient town; despite 150 years of continuing urban growth many reminders of this still remain. Its ancient beginnings date back over 7,000 years. The Romans settled around the area, but it was the Saxons who first inhabited the area in great numbers and gave Croydon its name. The Lord of The Manor of Croydon was granted markets and fairs at intervals from 1276, and the market still held today in Surrey Street dates from 1343.
Croydon has had many notable Royal and ecclesiastical connections. In 1086, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Lanfranc, was Lord of The Manor, and his summer palace, now known as the Old Palace, still stands today. Archbishop John Whitgift was one of Croydon's greatest benefactors and founded schools and a hospital in the 16th century. 11 Archbishops of Canterbury in all are buried throughout the borough.
Croydon's industrial and commercial importance grew at the beginning of the 19th Century as a result of transport developments, in particular the London to Brighton railway. The fashionable saline spring at Beulah Hill attracted visitors from all over the country, as did the glittering glass structure of the original Crystal Palace.
Croydon was redeveloped rapidly in the late 1950s, however much of its old character has been retained, with 4 scheduled ancient monuments, 6 Grade 1 listed buildings, ten designated conservation areas and over 150 buildings listed as having special architectural or historic interest.
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| 1 Priddy's Yard, Croydon, CR0 1TS, England
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The newly opened Express by Holiday Inn is situated in the heart of Croydon, and is the latest both in contemporary design and technology.
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| 101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon CR9 4HH
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This 168 bedroom Hotel is on the outskirts of Croydon, close to the main shopping areas and just 12 miles from Central London.
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| Addington Rd, South Croydon, London CR2 8YA
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Situated in 205 acres of spectacular parkland with its own 18-hole championship golf-course London is just 13 miles away, Gatwick Airport 25 minutes drive, and Heathrow Airport just 45 minutes away.
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| 601 London Road, Thornton Heath, London CR7 6AY
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A warm welcome awaits you at the Croydon Court Hotel. A spacious yet comfortable family run hotel offering modern facilities within an elegant victorian building.
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| 7 Altyre Road, Croydon, London CR9 5AA
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The Croydon Park is a 4* hotel situated a few minutes walk from the heart of Croydon town centre and train station. . The Hotel offers FREE car parking for residents, fabulous gourmet cuisine and of course the 'Warmest Welcome in Town'.
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| Purley Way, Croydon, London CR9 4LT
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Excellent location for Croydon and Central London. Ideal for both the business and leisure traveller alike.
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| Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 9XY, England
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Jurys Inn Croydon offers an excellent location, situated on Wellesley Road right in the heart of Croydon, just 20 minutes from both central London and Gatwick airport by train. Jurys Inn Croydon represents a unique choice for both business and leisure travellers.
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