The Crystal Palace - Wikipedia
The Crystal Palace was a cast iron and plate glass structure, originally built in Hyde Park, London, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851.
AD Classics: The Crystal Palace / Joseph Paxton | ArchDaily
Jul 5, 2013 · The Crystal Palace was a glass and cast iron structure built in London, England, for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The building was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, an architect and gardener,...
Crystal Palace, London - Wikipedia
Crystal Palace is an area in South London, named after the Crystal Palace Exhibition building which stood in the area from 1854, until it was destroyed by a fire in 1936. [2] About 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Charing Cross, it includes one of the highest points in London, at 367 feet (112 m), [3] offering views over the capital.
History of the Crystal Palace (part 1)
The Crystal Palace was first erected in Hyde Park in 1850-51 to house the world's first international trade fair, the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Exhibition's origins lay in the national exhibitions of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and particularly in the Paris Exposition of 1849.
The complete guide to crystal palaces - The Crystal Palace ...
The complete guide to crystal palaces. From the spectacular glasshouse built for the Great Exhibition to the tropical greenhouses at Kew and the controversial Louvre pyramid, Josephine Martin celebrates our love of glass buildings.
10 of the best things to do in Crystal Palace - visitlondon.com
10 of the best things to do in Crystal Palace. Shapa Begum of Dulwich OnView. Crystal Palace is a hidden gem in South London, offering impressive views over the capital. The area takes its name from the beautiful glass palace it once housed, but was sadly destroyed by fire in 1936.
The Park’s history - Crystal Palace Park Trust
From Paxton’s dream to the reality of Crystal Palace Park Trust running the park, we chart some of the key dates, and the fascinating, wonderful and tragic events that shaped the park.