King Charles visits Croydon market for 750th anniversary

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 00:13 · Archive

King Charles visited Surrey Street Market in Croydon to celebrate its 750th anniversary and mark his birthday.

King Charles visited Surrey Street Market in Croydon on 13 November to celebrate the market's 750th anniversary and his approaching 79th birthday. He arrived at the market, greeting crowds who wished him Happy Birthday, and spoke to market traders including Amanda Zhu of Xi'an Royal Kitchen at Oreemart.

Surrey Street Market is one of the oldest known street markets in the UK and was granted its Royal Charter 750 years ago. The King's visit formed part of a celebratory day that included live music, talks with traders and an exhibition about Amplifying Surrey Street.

Entertainment was planned until 2pm, featuring performances from Croydon-based Rhythm Generation, South Asian dance company Beeja Dance and the Padmini and Sivaji puppets. Schoolchildren from Howard Primary School and Shirley High School were set to sing Happy Birthday to the King, with a cake also to be presented during the visit. An exhibition about the market remained open until 4pm.

How it is being reported

• WATCH moment King Charles arrives at Croydon market for historic visitKing Charles has arrived in Croydon to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Surrey Street Market - and mark his birthday.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 13:15
• WATCH moment King Charles arrives at Croydon market for historic visitKing Charles has arrived in Croydon to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Surrey Street Market - and mark his birthday.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 13:15
• LIVE as King heads to Croydon to celebrate historic market’s 750th anniversaryKing Charles is due to visit Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market as it celebrates its 750th anniversary.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 11:43
• LIVE as King heads to Croydon to celebrate historic market’s 750th anniversaryKing Charles is due to visit Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market as it celebrates its 750th anniversary.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 11:43
• King heads to Croydon for a double celebration - As it happenedKing Charles is due to visit Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market as it celebrates its 750th anniversary.This Is Local London · 13 Nov, 11:43
• King heads to Croydon for a double celebration - As it happenedKing Charles is due to visit Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market as it celebrates its 750th anniversary.Croydon Guardian · 13 Nov, 11:43

In this story: King Charles · Surrey Street Market · Croydon · Amanda Zhu · Rhythm Generation · Beeja Dance · Howard Primary School · Shirley High School

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