The Crystal Palace

A huge iron and glass building, The Crystal Palace was a building in 19th Century Britain. A rebuilt and expanded version of the building that originally housed the Great Exhibition of 1851, it stood in Upper Norwood from 1854 until 1936, and attracted many thousands of visitors from all levels of society. The name "Crystal Palace" was coined by the satirical magazine Punch who also commented on other historical features like the cholera epidemic, and the filthy streets of London.

In memoriam

All that was left standing were the two water towers, and these were taken down during World War II. The reason given was that the Germans could use them to navigate their way to London. The north one was dynamited, the south one was taken down brick by brick as it was very close to other buildings.

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Water - World War II - Germans - Navigate - London - North - Dynamite - South - Brick - Building

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The Crystal Palace Foundation was created in 1979 to keep alive the memory and respect for this epic age in Britain's history. Discussion regarding its future continues, various plans (which some people have called hideous) have been put forward but none have been put into action on the Top Site.

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Crystal Palace Foundation - 1979

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The park which surrounds the site is now home to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.

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