Croydon market - Surrey Street
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Croydon market - Surrey Street
Image: © Paul Gillett Taken: 22 Jun 2009
Although it is possible that there was an earlier market, the official history of Croydon's markets begins in 1276. In that year, Edward I issued a charter to Robert Kilwardby, Archbishop of Canterbury, authorising him to hold a weekly Wednesday market, and an annual nine-day fair More detail: http://www.surreystreetmarket.com/History.html
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Image Location
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51.3692
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-0.100956