Burnt out shell of Crystal Palace after the fire that destroyed the building, Sydenham, south London, 1936.
Burnt out shell of Crystal Palace, Sydenham, south London, England, UK, 1936. The palace was the home of The Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, the architect Sir Joseph Paxton, with its innovative cast iron and glass construction, it was a highlight of Victorian engineering. The Palace was moved to Sydenham in 1852 and Crystal Palace Park opened by Queen Victoria It burnt down This view was taken shortly after the fire - a vintage nineteen thirties photograph from. Taken from a small original in a photograph album, image will look soft when using at very large sizes.
Size: 2557px × 3366px
Location: Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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