Croydon nude

There is also a plausible Brittonic origin for Croydon in the form "Crai-din" meaning "settlement near fresh water" (Cf "Creuddyn" Ceredigion), the name Crai (variously spelled) being found in Kent at various places even as late as the Domesday Book.Alternative, although less probable, theories of the name's origin have been proposed.However, the palace gradually became dilapidated and surrounded by slums and stagnant ponds, and in 1781 the archbishops sold it, and in its place purchased a new residence at nearby Addington.

However, there was no long-term Danish occupation (see Danelaw) in Surrey, which was part of Wessex, and Danish-derived nomenclature is also highly unlikely.The Surrey Iron Railway from Croydon to Wandsworth opened in 1803 and was the world's first public railway.Later nineteenth century railway building facilitated Croydon's growth as a commuter town for London.The town is unique in Greater London for its Tramlink light rail transport system.The early settlement of Old Town, including the parish church (marked B) lies to the west; while the triangular medieval marketplace, probably associated with Archbishop Kilwardby's market charter of 1276, is clearly visible further east, although by this date it has been infilled with buildings.