Until the 19th century, much of Croydon was common land. This included Croydon Common which ran from what is now Cherry Orchard Road to Broad Green. In 1796 a group […]
In 1800, John Brickwood owned all the land in the ECCO area outside Croydon Common. After its enclosure the following year, he owned considerably more. Brickwood was a merchant, colonial agent […]
In 1800, John Brickwood owned all the land in the ECCO area outside Croydon Common. Because he was a wealthy man, there are many documents in public record offices that mention […]
Sean Creighton will be giving a Zoom talk about Slavery and Abolition in Croydon for the Surrey History Meetup at 7.15pm on Monday 24 August. To join the talk, go to http://www.meetup.com/Surrey-History-Meetup/events/271391631 Sean […]
East Croydon Community Organisation 