The Crystal Palace Fire The Crystal Palace at Sydenham was destroyed by fire on 30 Nov 1936,  The “people’s palace” which had stood dominating the skyline of Upper Norwood for over eighty years as a beacon for culture and enlightenment and an emblem for Victorian invention and engineering was no more. “A dramatic...
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The first ever Sydenham Arts Festival takes place from 3rd to 12th July 2009 and promises a host of vibrant events
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Serbian cellist Maja Bogdanovich makes her British debut at the opening concert of the Sydenham International Music Festival
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St Christopher’s wants to enable more people in our community to die in a dignified and calm way with the skilled care and support they deserve. Many care home residents are rushed to hospital as they approach the end of their lives – and can end up dying in Accident and Emergency. This is...
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