History - Local
The Local History Group meets on the second Friday of the month (2.00 – 4.00 pm) in the home of one of our members – to research and discuss different aspects of Croydon’s history.
Our theme for 2022 is Croydon’s Industrial Heritage and we have made a good start on different threads of this subject – from the Snuff Mills of the River Wandle to the history of the Creed factory, which designed and made telegraphic equipment. It is amazing what a hub of industry Croydon once was – at the start of the 19th century, the River Wandle was (for its size) the most industrialised river in the world.
We have been very pleased that, with the relaxation of covid restrictions, we have been able to return to the Research Room of Croydon Borough archives and have, as always, received a great deal of help from the staff there.
#We are currently full, but if you find local history interesting, get in touch and we will put you on the Waiting List. Use the 'pigeon post' above right to contact the Group Leader.