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- Croydon is now officially part of London (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire) In the early 19th century, Croydon was classed as a part of Surrey. A local board of health was formed at the parish of Croydon, St John the Baptist, in the 1840s and this sparked a slow transition from Surrey to London.
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Nov 17, 2020 · Despite many now accepting that the borough has closer ties to London, there was a time when the town was classed as being in Surrey and some parts of it as being in Kent. Here's a brief history of how Croydon became part of London.
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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. [2]
May 11, 2019 · The debate about whether Croydon is in Surrey or in London has been raging for decades. Chances are if you live in the borough, you'll have got Christmas cards addressed to both London and Surrey last month.
Feb 13, 2023 · Despite many now accepting that the borough has closer ties to London, there was a time when the town was classed as being in Surrey and some parts of it as being in Kent. Here's a brief history of how Croydon became part of London.
- Chris Ballinger
Croydon, outer borough of London, England, on the southern edge of the metropolis. It is in the historic county of Surrey. The present borough was established in 1965 by the amalgamation of the former county borough of Croydon and the adjacent district of Coulsdon and Purley.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The London Borough of Croydon was created on 1 April 1965 under the London Government Act 1963, covering the combined area of the former Coulsdon and Purley Urban District and the County Borough of Croydon, both of which were abolished at the same time. The area was transferred from Surrey to Greater London to become one of the 32 London boroughs.
Jan 27, 2020 · Is Croydon in London or outside London? In historical terms, Croydon was initially situated in Surrey, but as London’s boundaries expanded over the centuries, Croydon seamlessly transitioned into becoming an integral part of Greater London, while still holding on to its original identity as “Surrey’s maiden name.”
