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 johnno42000  27 May 12 7.26pm |
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Not sure if this link will help but they have a map of the area from around 1800: Edited by johnno42000 (27 May 2012 7.26pm)
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 27 May 12 9.31pm |
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cheers johno. The free map isn't in good resolution, but gives an idea of what the area was like, although i can't pinpoint the location of Selhurst Park. EDIT : I'm not sure if I have the correct map Edited by Forest Hillbilly (28 May 2012 4.48pm)
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lyeemoon  Girne 28 May 12 8.22am |
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An interesting post and a reminder that Croydon's first professional club was not Palace but Croydon Common who occupied The Nest before us. The 2 clubs were great rivals for a while before Common's untimely demise.
lo Selhurst silva felix, lo Selhurst cara nutrix, viget, vigeat, vigebit! Best team:- Jackson; Gilbert, Evans, Cannon, Sansom; Hughes, Kember, McNichol; Byrne, Holton, Wright. |
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PalacePhotoMan  Wallington 28 May 12 12.43pm |
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Dinosaurs were last seen there in 1984 when Status Quo were performing. All very interesting, Ali. Talk of Croydon Common reminds me that my grandad was a Common fan until they folded and he switched his allegiance, although he did also see Palace play at Herne Hill.
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Seth  On a pale blue dot 28 May 12 4.33pm |
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The dinosaurs were moved to Crystal palace Park in the 1850's where they remain to this day.
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 28 May 12 4.50pm |
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Quote Seth at 28 May 2012 4.33pm
The dinosaurs were moved to Crystal palace Park in the 1850's where they remain to this day.
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blind eagle  Covington.Tennessee 08 Jul 12 3.30pm |
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I guess Croydon was a dump in the 1800's and not much has happened since. I always understood Selhurst Park was built on a cemetry but perhaps it was an ancient burial ground for those who walked on all fours.
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| Phil O'Sophical 14 Jul 12 11.01pm |
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Quote Forest Hillbilly at 27 May 2012 4.52pm
A Map of 1872 shows why our stadium got its name. This is the earliest mapping I have of our stadium's location But it's not actually the location. Selhurst Park (shown here) was originally the bit between Holmesdale Road and Selhurst Road with Whitworth Road and Oliver Grove on either side. Burgoyne Road now cuts it in half and that must have been added later.
The crowd is outstanding, and especially with the penalty after 44 minutes it was clear when we came out after half-time the welcome would be pretty loud and not too friendly. Crystal Palace wanted to strike back, so that was all clear. This is a wonderful place to play football - Jurgen Klopp |
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| Phil O'Sophical 14 Jul 12 11.08pm |
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Quote lyeemoon at 28 May 2012 8.22am
An interesting post and a reminder that Croydon's first professional club was not Palace but Croydon Common who occupied The Nest before us. The 2 clubs were great rivals for a while before Common's untimely demise. There was also a club called South Norwood that played in the FA Cup from 1872 to 1879 who were 'one of the best in the country'
The crowd is outstanding, and especially with the penalty after 44 minutes it was clear when we came out after half-time the welcome would be pretty loud and not too friendly. Crystal Palace wanted to strike back, so that was all clear. This is a wonderful place to play football - Jurgen Klopp |
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| blind eagle Covington.Tennessee 15 Sep 12 6.15pm |
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Quote money4nuffin at 27 May 2012 5.21pm
Quite amazing how area get built up. I always wondered what it would be like to time travel back to the 1800's or earlier to see what Croydon was like before urbanisation
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The Sash  Now residing in Epsom - How Posh 20 Sep 12 8.54pm |
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Quote Phil O'Sophical at 14 Jul 2012 11.08pm
Quote lyeemoon at 28 May 2012 8.22am
An interesting post and a reminder that Croydon's first professional club was not Palace but Croydon Common who occupied The Nest before us. The 2 clubs were great rivals for a while before Common's untimely demise. There was also a club called South Norwood that played in the FA Cup from 1872 to 1879 who were 'one of the best in the country' Love to know where they played in Portland Road
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| lyeemoon Girne 14 Mar 13 1.17pm |
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Selhurst Park aerial picture prior to new stand, not sure of date. I have 9 similar ones if anyone is interested.
lo Selhurst silva felix, lo Selhurst cara nutrix, viget, vigeat, vigebit! Best team:- Jackson; Gilbert, Evans, Cannon, Sansom; Hughes, Kember, McNichol; Byrne, Holton, Wright. |
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