Croydon
a municipal and parliamentary borough of England, in County Surrey, 10 miles S. of London, of which it is practically a suburb; near the sources of the Wandle, and near the Banstead Downs. The town, which is a favorite residence of merchants and business men, retired tradesmen, etc., is surrounded by fine villas, mansions, and pleasure-grounds. It is a place of ancient origin, but from its recent rapid increase is almost entirely new.
Of special interest are the remains of the ancient palterest are the remains of the ancient pal- ace, long a residence of the archbishops of Canterbury. Pop. (1919) 184,239.