Crystal Palace Park, Sydenham, England

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Brief description of site

Crystal Palace Park is a mid-19th-century public park modified in the 20th century. The park was the site of 'Crystal Palace' which was moved from Hyde Park after hosting the Great Exhibition of 1851. The palace burned down in 1936. The London Development Agency (LDA) have started a programme of regeneration in the park. The park is also the home of The National Sports Centre (NSC).

Brief history of site

The Crystal Palace was purchased and moved from Hyde Park to Sydenham to encourage Londoners to take a day out in the country to visit the new enlarged Crystal Palace set in its own pleasure gardens, complete with pools, fountains and even a Dinosaur Theme Park. A Dinosaur Theme Park is still present in the park today.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	177	Grid Ref:	TQ345705
Latitude:	51.41757	Longitude:	-0.06716739

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