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.
CR0, Old Palace Road, Old Palace of John Whitgift School
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Croydon Palace
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Art metal worker and an architect. Born Chelsea. He became very successful and his metalwork features in many cathedrals and churches. His patrons included almost every important architect of the ...
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