Crystal Palace Fire 1936 - postcards

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tulse hill terry
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Crystal Palace Fire 1936 - postcards

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Here are some images of the Crystal Palace post the 1936 fire, which came my way via ebay recently.

General carnage.

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The remains of the central granite steps [still there] and the staircase installed in 1911

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Looking south past the facade of the Alhambra Court.

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Another view of the Alhambra Court, not sure which angle this was taken from.

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The Alhambra Court in happier days.

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The northern end of the building and the North Tower Gardens, after the fire.

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Post by ALIB »

Thanks for posting those THT.
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tulse hill terry
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You're welcome.

Similar view to the one I was outbid on.

The back of the Italian Court, during demolition.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0222766880

Can't believe I can't believe I forgot this auction was on .

I was hoping to see the furthest entrance to the Egyptian Court, the only one missing from Falkor's excellent thread on it.

Anyone have a copy they could post to the forum?
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