Athletics club. Located at Croydon Sports Arena. Their website has a history page.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Croydon Harriers
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Ellen Wright
Ellen E (Ciss) Wright of Croydon Harriers became All England 440 yards Champi...
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Ralph Dunkley
Former lecturer and amateur athlete. Birth year approximate. He ran with Gordon Pirie in the team that set a 15.27.2 minute world record for the 1500m relay in 1953.
1 memorial
England Football Team
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Richard Stannard
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Robert Hunt
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Sir Kingsley Amis
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