The historic architecture in Crystal Palace and Penge is being recognised this month, as they join in the London-wide festivities by hosting free tours around the area.
Bromley has been selected as one of the destinations for this year’s The London Festival of Architecture.
This is the first time an outer London borough has been selected to take part in the renowned celebration of architecture.
The Penge and Palace programme will see local history and architecture being celebrated, including the iconic Crystal Palace of the 1850s like the world-famous dinosaurs and the Grade II* listed subway that is currently being restored.
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It will also highlight the area’s Victorian and post-war architecture, such as the Royal Naval Asylum in Penge and the nearby Queen Adelaide Court.
Exclusive tours, workshops, walks and family events will be held throughout June, meaning there is something for everyone to enjoy.
One highlight is a free walk around key historic sites has been organised with an easily downloadable map to allow visitors to explore interesting structures throughout Crystal Palace, Penge and Anerley.
Some spaces are available to book onto many of the activities in the programme, which centre around the festival’s theme of ‘in common’. Find out more about the programme.
Councillor Yvonne Bear, Executive Councillor for Renewal, Recreation and Housing said: “I encourage residents to explore this great cultural programme and spend some days out with family and friends finding out about the local history that has helped shape this interesting corner of the borough.
“It is great that our borough is being highlighted in this London-wide celebration which speaks to the great character of our heritage and ongoing efforts to preserve it.”
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The Penge and Palace programme is being delivered by the council in partnership with Penge SE20 BID.
An impressive pavilion will be set up in Crystal Palace Park from June 8 for the festival, which is reminiscent of the temporary structures that form a pivotal part of the park’s history, such as the original Crystal Palace Bowl and the Great Exhibition. The timber structure named Craft not Carbon is designed by Webb Yates Engineers and will be located near the park’s Penge entrance.
As part of the Penge and Palace programme, the Crystal Palace Park Trust will be delivering a tour of the concert bowl in the park, exploring the stage’s history with its architect Ian Ritchie.
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