Croydon
[kroid-n]
- a borough of Greater London, England: airport.
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Think Cary Grant from Croydon (and for all I know Cary Grant was from Croydon).
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The word Croydon has been spelt originally with an i, which has been changed to y.
Like his predecessor he was buried in the parish church at Croydon.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.].Hartley Withers
Whitgift was buried at Croydon where he founded a school and hospital.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.].Hartley Withers
Yet the bicycle wouldn't be spinning from Streatham to Croydon by itself.
Fantasia of the UnconsciousD. H. Lawrence
The archbishops left Croydon, in 1758, when Archbishop Hutton died.
Highways and Byways in SurreyEric Parker
Croydon
- a borough in S Greater London (since 1965): formerly important for its airport (1915–59). Pop: 336 700 (2003 est). Area: 87 sq km (33 sq miles)
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