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The birthplace of the airport era (Croydon Airport was London's first international airport), the Box Park (the UK's first pop-up shopping mall), the diverse food scene, the Fairfield Halls, and London's most dynamic and culturally diverse outer borough
A little history
Croydon Airport was London's first international airport (1920-1959) — the departure point for Amy Johnson's record-breaking flights. The town has a remarkably diverse population and has become one of London's most interesting cultural destinations. The High Street Art project has transformed the town centre.
Box Park Croydon is excellent for diverse independent food. The Museum of Croydon is free and excellent. Fairfield Halls for major concerts. The High Street murals and public art. Surrey Street Market for produce.
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Croydon has extraordinary diverse independent food — West African, Caribbean, South Asian, Korean and more. Box Park has excellent food. Surrey Street Market is one of South London's finest.
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Croydon is one of outer London's most dynamic commercial centres. The independent food scene is one of London's most exciting. Box Park has launched many successful independent brands.
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Croydon is a place in South London known for the birthplace of the airport era (Croydon Airport was London's first international airport), the Box Park (the UK's first pop-up shopping mall), the diverse food scene, the Fairfield Halls, and London's most dynamic and culturally diverse outer borough. Croydon Airport was London's first international airport (1920-1959) — the departure point for Amy Johnson's record-breaking flights. The population is around 385,000.
Croydon has extraordinary diverse independent food — West African, Caribbean, South Asian, Korean and more. Box Park has excellent food. Surrey Street Market is one of South London's finest.
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Roam covers Croydon and the surrounding area in South London, including Thornton Heath, Norbury, South Norwood, Selhurst, Shirley, Addiscombe, Sanderstead and Purley.
