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Whitgift boy who got top Marks as a silversmith to high society
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
Posted in Art, Croydon Council, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, History, Schools, Trinity School, Whitgift School
Tagged Antiques Roadshow, Archbishop John Whitgift, Arts and Crafts, Boer War, City of London, Cowes Regatta, Croydon, Croydon mace, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, Gilbert Marks, Johnson, King Edward VII, Prince of Wales, Sir Frederick Eldridge, Walker and Tolhurst, Whitgift Grammar School, Whitgift School, William Morris, Winston Churchill
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Croydon’s sage old society offers walks and talks for 2025
The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society – CNHSS – enters its 155th year with its latest programme of talks and walks, most of which are open to the public (free, though they ask for a small donation), and most … Continue reading
