It ran from London Bridge to central Croydon, partly following the route of the defunct Croydon Canal. It eventually merged with other railways to form the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, whose war memorial is at Victoria Station.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
London and Croydon Railway
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Chairman of the London Stock Exchange (1976-1986), the Art Fund (1986-2002), the Courtauld Institute of Art (1982-2002), TSB Group (1989–95) Crafts Council (1997–2005). Wife Judith.
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For information about where this plaque has been erected before see Rowland Hill - NW3 - second erection (and stop tittering at the back)...
Plaque unveiled by Andrew Hodges, author of 'Alan Turing: The Enigma'.
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