Where did your ancestors live - South-East - Croydon
Below is some genealogy information and websites about the history and social geography of Croydon.
North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West, Midlands, London, East Anglia
Description: Located in Greater London, Croydon was traditionally part of Surrey. Historically a market town, focusing on tanning, brewing and charcoal production. Being on the route to Brighton, which was becoming a fashionable sea-side resort, Croydon developed as a place to stop coaches. Croydon was connected to the rail network (horse-drawn) in 1803. In 1809 they were connected to the Croydon canal. They joined the steam-powered rail network in 1839. All of these developments led to massive increases in population during the 1800s. In the early 1900s Croydon's focus had moved to metal working and the motor industry. Croydon was heavily bombed in the Second World War. Traditionally part of Surrey, it became part of Greater London in 1965.
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