Sydenham Town Forum

Hi peter, The website was done before I found out this more recent information. I now suspect that the canal and locks remained in use much later than thought whilst the railway was being built, which explains the 1837 map having both routes. It would be great to know more information on the ...

Hi Moira,

Please see my website on the Croydon Canal:

http://www.londoncanals.co.uk/croydon/ccintro.html

Its a comprehensive guide to the route between Coldblow and West Croydon station

Roger

I recently discovered the forum topic on the Crystal Palace railway. I'd always wondered where it went exactly. I know the park well and judging by the excellent analysis everyone has made, it seems the nail's probably been hit on the head! PS the threads on the Croydon Canal are fascinating stuff ...