- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Historical Publications Ltd (1 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0948667613
- ISBN-13: 978-0948667619
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.6 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 944,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sydenham was popular for its medicinal spring but in the 19th century was the home of Crystal Palace. The building encouraged development and large family homes were built on the slopes - those that remain being much sought-after today. Famous residents included the cricketer W G Grace, George Lansbury, the future Labour leader, and the young Ernest Shackleton. Sydenham was the centre of a musical group whose leading lights were Charles Grove and Arthur Sullivan. Forest Hill was home to the tea merchant, F J Horniman, whose vast collection of anthropological and musical objects were opened to the public later in the Horniman Museum.
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Having been born in Sydenham and having lived there until the age of seven I looked forward to seeing this book with some anticipation. I have to say I felt some degree of disappointment once the book was in my hands . While it was OK with its account of the early development of Sydenham I did not feel the author did his subject justice . There was little of Sydenhams twentieth century history . Where was the gasworks and its history , once the areas largest local employer ? Cobbs Department Store ? Adamsril and Hazletine Road schools ? Mayow Road Park ? It was all very disappointing . Fortunately in my search for a picture of twentieth century Sydenham I have discovered Sydenhams very active community website - it is an absolute treasure trove of photographs and recollections . Had the author of this book conducted more thorough-going research his book would have been far better .It's OK but far from brilliant .
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