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Historically, the town formed part of the County of Surrey, and between 1889 and 1965 a county borough, but was amalgamated into Greater London in 1965.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The borough was formed in 1965 from the merger of the County Borough of Croydon with Coulsdon and Purley Urban District, both of which had been within Surrey. The local authority, Croydon London Borough Council, is now part of London Councils, the local government association for Greater London. [ 2 ]
Jan 1, 2023 · And it's not just snobbery, it's a legacy of a time in living memory when Croydon was indeed in Surrey, and felt far removed from city life. Croydon has actually only been part of Greater London for 57 years, having been controversially split from its historical home county back in 1965.
- Dan Wiggins
Aug 12, 2019 · Croydon’s humble beginnings into a huge London borough shouldn’t be forgotten, with its rich religious history and musical influences, this blog will dive into what makes Croydon the prominent borough of London it is today!
4 days ago · Croydon Park. The manor of Croydon belonged to archbishop Lanfranc, at the time of the Conquest; by what grant I have not been able to discover, as I find no mention of it in the great cartulary of Canterbury, in the Bodleian Library.
A timeline of the Borough. 1849 - 1965 Local Government District within Surrey. 1849 Local Board of Health for St John the Baptist Parish of Croydon. 1883 Charter of Incorporation as Municipal...
