From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : " THE CRYSTAL PALACE —The Crystal Palace was erected at Sydenham, about 7 miles from London, in 1853-4 at a cost of nearly 'i, 509,000. It was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, and is constructed entirely of glass and iron, the great transept of the Exhibition of 1851 being reused. The grounds cover 200 acres, and are among the finest in Europe. The Palace and grounds are open daily, the charge for admission (except on special days, which are duly advertised) being IS., or by season ticket (annual) for I guinea. Admi
From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : " THE CRYSTAL PALACE —The Crystal Palace was erected at Sydenham, about 7 miles from London, in 1853-4 at a cost of nearly 'i, 509,000. It was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, and is constructed entirely of glass and iron, the great transept of the Exhibition of 1851 being reused. The grounds cover 200 acres, and are among the finest in Europe. The Palace and grounds are open daily, the charge for admission (except on special days, which are duly advertised) being IS., or by season ticket (annual) for I guinea. Admirable concerts are given in the Concert Hall, which can seat 4,000 persons, every Saturday from October to April, and frequent dramatic performances and occasional flower-shows are held. There is a well-stocked Aquarium and a good Picture Gallery, for admission to which no extra charge is made. Among the many attractions Of the Crystal Palace we must not omit to mention the spendid displays of fireworks which are given at night during the summer season. "
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