The First Football Cup Final played at the Crystal Palace
In 1895 the first of twenty FA Cup Finals, plus one replay, was played at the Crystal Palace. Cup Finals continued to be played at the site until 1914[i] [i] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P26Opening of the Beulah Spa
In 1831 Beulah Spa designed and landscaped by Decimus Burton was opened to the public by John Davidson Smith[i] [i] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P23Opening of The West End and Crystal Palace Railway
1n 1856 The West End and Crystal Palace Railway (Lower Norwood and Gipsy Hill stations) opened.[i] [i] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P24
In 1856 The West End and Crystal Palace Railway (Lower Norwood and Gipsy Hill stations) opened.[1]
In 1831 Beulah Spa designed and landscaped by Decimus Burton was opened to the public by John Davidson Smith[2]
In 1895 the first Football Cup Final was played at the Crystal Palace. Cup Finals continued to be played at the site until 1914[3]
In 1902 the first ascent by an Englishman in a powered balloon was made at the Crystal Palace[4]
In 1926 Norwood Grove was opened to the public by the Prince of Wales[5]
[1] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P24
[2] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P23
[3] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P26
[4] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P24
[5] Audrey Hammond and Brian Dann, ‘Crystal Palace – Norwood Heights, Croydon Society, P27