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Croydon Palace

Inscription

Croydon Palace
A former residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury (The Great Hall rebuilt between 1443 - 1452) now the home of Old Palace of John Whitgift School. Open to the public on various days.
Conservation work supported by the Friends of the Old Palace Croydon under guidance from English Heritage.

Site: Croydon Palace (1 memorial)

CR0, Old Palace Road, Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Croydon Palace

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Croydon Palace

The summer residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury. The Manor of Croydon w...

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Old Palace of John Whitgift School

A nursery, preparatory and senior school, founded by the Sisters of the Churc...

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Archbishops of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the 'Primate of All England', serving as the ...

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English Heritage

English Heritage (officially the English Heritage Trust) is a charity that ma...

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Friends of The Old Palace Croydon

A registered charity founded in the 1960s, with the twin aims of raising mone...

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