Plaque

Croydon Grand Theatre and Opera House

Inscription

The Grand Theatre and Opera House stood on this site 1896 - 1959.
Croydon's Heritage

Site: Croydon Grand Theatre and Opera House (1 memorial)

CR0, High Street Croydon, 125

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

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Croydon Grand Theatre and Opera House

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Croydon Council

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