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  • The Crystal Palace and the Last of Penge Common

    The Crystal Palace and the Last of Penge Common

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    Martin Spence
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    The Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park was a national triumph. In its ground-breaking glass and iron pavilion – the ‘Crystal Palace’ – it showcased Britain’s arts and crafts and attracted millions of visitors. But in October it closed, and the building stood empty with no clear future. Enter the Crystal Palace Company, created…

  • Historical Aspects of Crystal Palace Park

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    Simon Jeal
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    This is a report on our first public event in March 2024. We explored three different aspects of Crystal Palace Park’s history, from its early origins to its use during the World Wars – Simon Jeal How the Railways Created The Crystal Palace Martin Spence’s talk focused on the importance of the railway to the…