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I live quite close to what is now crystal palace park. I would have loved to have seen the building, even in ruins. It boggles my mind how the Victorians even m
by wdfx 7y ago
I live quite close to what is now crystal palace park. I would have loved to have seen the building, even in ruins. It boggles my mind how the Victorians even managed to relocate the entire structure from Hyde park, especially given that the crystal palace park site is on the top of a massive hill (in fact one of the highest points in greater London).
The park now is a nice place to go walking and hang out in the summer. There's a natural bowl area which would be great for concerts if only the local council can get their act together to refurbish the stage.
- ljm 7y agoSame here, taking a trip through the dinosaur park to the train station makes for a lovely commute when the weather’s nice.
- vidarh 7y agoThere's an Italian restaurant (Pizza at the Palace) at the Crystal Palace triangle that has a series of fantastic pictures and artworks of the Crystal Palace, including pictures of the fire itself, on its walls.
- wdfx 7y agoI know it well. I have several old prints/lithographs and original photos of the palace hanging at home too :)