Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Greater London

Photograph taken 1870 - 1900 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: CC97/01550

A view of the Palace from the south-east with the gardens in the foreground. Designed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and moved to Sydenham in 1854, the building was made from 4,000 tons of iron and 400 tons of glass. It burnt down in 1936.

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Greater London Sydenham

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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The famous racecourse at Ascot is pictured here in the late 19th century. To the left of the picture is a camera on a tripod; taking pictures of the race goers has always been as much a part of Ascot as the race itself. In the background the pavilion is packed with people hoping to get lucky on the horses. A picture of the racecourse today may well show nearly as many top hats as seen here.

Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Greater London

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