Tag Archives: Cutty Sark

When ‘Race Around The World’ was a tea shipper’s business

Posted on May 24, 2026 by insidecroydon

CROYDON CHRONICLES: Victorian England depended on trade with the rest of the world, and a vast fleet of merchant sailing ships operated by private businesses, often based in the City of London. As DAVID MORGAN outlines, one such company was … Continue reading →

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Thameslink disruption could impact London Marathon runners

Posted on April 23, 2025 by insidecroydon

Runners and spectators travelling into the city for this Sunday’s London Marathon face disruption and possible crowding on Thameslink services from East Croydon, as Network Rail is conducting engineering works on the day of the world’s biggest 26.2-mile road race. … Continue reading →

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