West Norwood

West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.

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West Norwood is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) south south-east of Charing Cross.

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Norwood is a contraction of the Great North Wood.

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Local landmarks include West Norwood Cemetery, St Lukes Church and the Old Library renovated by Lambeth Council in 2004 with the aid of grants from the SRB.

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Nearest places:

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• Upper Norwood also known as Crystal Palace
• Tulse Hill
• Penge
• Sydenham
• Dulwich
• Thornton Heath
• Gipsy Hill

Nearest station:

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• West Norwood