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Town’s oldest building opens its doors for local history month

Posted on April 24, 2026 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s oldest building is opening its gates to the public for expert guided tours, as part of local history month in May. Thousands walk past the Whitgift Almshouses in Croydon town centre every day, but few give it a second … Continue reading →

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Posted in History, Whitgift Foundation | Tagged Almshouses, Archbishop John Whitgift, Croydon, Local and Community History Month, Queen Elizabeth I, Whitgift Almshouses, Whitgift Foundation | 3 Comments
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