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I see they are talking about re-building The Crystal Palace at Bromley.
What a great idea.
In it's time it was the 8th wonder of the world.

I read up on its designer Joseph Paxton after my wife did some family history on Chatsworth. [Her ancestor took over from Paxton as head gardener]

Paxton was an amazing Victorian engineering hero who sees to have slipped under the radar.
I hope this effort goes ahead, I know there is a few posters from that area so it would be interesting to see their views.
 
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I see they are talking about re-building The Crystal Palace at Bromley.
What a great idea.
In it's time it was the 8th wonder of the world.

I read up on its designer Joseph Paxton after my wife did some family history on Chatsworth. [Her ancestor took over from Paxton as head gardener]

Paxton was an amazing Victorian engineering hero who sees to have slipped under the radar.
I hope this effort goes ahead, I know there is a few posters from that area so it would be interesting to see their views.

Didn't know you were that old ...

Seriously Paxton is well respected amongst civil engineers
 
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Come Littlestone mate three's at least two Palace fans there ....... watch your back! :fore:

I look forward to a lot of good natured banter on the day mate; I'm afraid you hung your chin out with that one and I have absolutely no self control where an opportunity like that's concerned. ;)
 
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I look forward to a lot of good natured banter on the day mate; I'm afraid you hung your chin out with that one and I have absolutely no self control where an opportunity like that's concerned. ;)

I'd be very disappointed if you hadn't grabbed the bait!
 
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Sod that - spend the money on Fortress Selhurst - the only Crystal Palace worth spending money on!!! :thup:

AuburnWarrior covers his head in preparation for the missiles...
 
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To me, Palace have never been the same since they dropped the claret and blue stripes of the late '60s / early 70s.
Until recently, I never knew they played in gold shirts for a season or two, adopted because it was their lucky away shirt.
 
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"We're gonna win the league" "we're gonna win the league "

Great 1 - 0 win - I can see the league title, a Champions league and the World Cup all in our trophy draw!
 
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