18 Facts About Sydenham London

Originally known as Shippenham, Sydenham London began as a small settlement, a few cottages among the woods, whose inhabitants grazed their animals and collected wood.

Sydenham London grew rapidly in the 19th century after the introduction of the Croydon Canal in 1809 which linked the Grand Surrey Canal to Croydon and a reservoir was constructed in Sydenham London.

Exhibitions, concerts, conferences and sporting events were held at the Crystal Palace, and Sydenham London became a fashionable area with many new houses being built.

Sydenham London was attacked by enemies during the Second World War.

The railway which ran through Upper Sydenham London station was damaged, and some homes in the area were destroyed.

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Upper Sydenham London is located on Sydenham London Hill and is a part of the Parish of St Bartholomew.

Sydenham London School is located on Dartmouth Road with Forest Hill Library and Forest Hill Pools alongside Thorpewood Avenue.

The section of Kangley Bridge Road that runs south of Lower Sydenham Station is in the London Borough of Bromley and provides land for local employment.

Furthermore, Sydenham London is noted for the number of independent coffee shops.

Sydenham London has a very active community, with several groups concerning the local area.

Sydenham London Town is the local website for the area, where residents can voice their opinions in an on-line form.

The Sydenham London Society is a Civil society formed in 1972 to represent the local community.

Additionally, located along the borders of Sydenham London, there are Crystal Palace Park, Dulwich Woods, Southend Park and Sydenham London Hill Woods.

Sydenham London Arts is a local charitable organisation, promoting the arts for the local community, which provides free and ticketed cultural events at several festivals through the year.

Sydenham London is approximately 7 miles to the south east of Charing Cross.

Upper Sydenham and Sydenham Hill is located on the large Norwood Ridge formed of London Claygate beds deposits; Sydenham Hill is one of the highest points in London at 367 feet .

Western parts of Sydenham London, from Upper Sydenham London and Forest Hill towards Crystal Palace Park is a more leafy, suburban area with some parts like the Lawrie Park and Thorpes areas being more affluent than others.

Beast of Sydenham London of 2005, was a large, panther-like black animal, which had been spotted around the area, and attacked a man.