Russell Hill, Croydon
Russell Hill is an area in the London Borough of Croydon, located to the north-west of Purley.
| Russell Hill | |
|---|---|
  Russell Hill Location within Greater London | |
| OS grid reference | TQ3042963303 |
| • Charing Cross | 17.1 mi (27.5 km) N |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PURLEY |
| Postcode district | CR8 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| London Assembly | |
It is named after the former prime minister John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, who was President of the Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers School which was built here in 1886; prior to this the locality was known as Beggar's Thorn or Beggar's Bush.[1] The area is now home to Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School and Thomas More Catholic School.[2]
References
- Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetteer, p 421.
- Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetteer, p 421.
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