Tag Archives: Boer War

The casualties of war are not always killed on the battlefield

Posted on November 23, 2025 by insidecroydon

THE CROYDON CHRONICLES: There is history all around the Minster, not only in the archive, as shown this week as DAVID MORGAN provides the story behind one of the church’s plaques, which dates from more than 120 years ago, and … Continue reading →

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Whitgift boy who got top Marks as a silversmith to high society

Posted on July 6, 2025 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Works by a self-taught craftsman from Croydon, who was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement popularised by William Morris, now sell for thousands of pounds at auction. DAVID MORGAN explores the story of Gilbert Marks Croydon has … Continue reading →

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The ‘incompetent’ Lebombo scout who helped win Boer War

Posted on July 30, 2023 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: In the latest stage of his world tour of places named after Croydon, DAVID MORGAN encounters some old-style adventurers in southern Africa If you are a fan of the quiz show Pointless, then you will know that Eswatini … Continue reading →

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