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<br/>These first-ever full-size dinosaurs were created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins in 1854. They are now restored, but still in their original location in the south east corner of Crystal Palace Park, Penge , South London
©Peter Jordan
<br/>Crystal Palace Park. The Sphinx is part of what is left from the Crystal Palace and Mast is the TV transmitter Mast.
©George Griffin
<br/>A close-up of some of the original 19th century dinosaur sculptures in Crystal Palace Park, recently renovated (though some people say they look less realistic now).
©Stephen Craven
<br/>Late summer, and long grasses are growing on an embankment above the path roud the 'dinosaur lakes' in Crystal Palace Park
©Stephen Craven
Dist:0.1km north<br/>This "rock face" is an artificial creation of Victorian times, intended as a teaching aid to show the geological strata that fossils such as those of the nearby dinosaurs [[49600]] might have been found in.
©Stephen Craven
Dist:0.1km north<br/>Taken from the eastern grandstand before an evening rock concert. The landmark Television transmitter can be seen in the background.
©Nigel Freeman
Dist:0.2km north<br/>The athletics stadium is used for archery as part of the London Youth Games finals weekend 2008.
©Lindsey Coates
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Crystal Palace international sports centre Crystal Palace London
©Keith Evans
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Part of Crystal Palace international sports centre Crystal Palace London.
©Keith Evans
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©Linda Craven
Dist:0.3km north<br/>Sky lights at the Crystal Palace international sports centre Crystal Palace London.
©Keith Evans
Dist:0.3km north<br/>Sky lights at the Crystal Palace international sports centre Crystal Palace London.
©Keith Evans
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©Mike Quinn
Dist:0.3km north<br/>This dinosaur dates back to 220 million years ago and this sculpture is found in Crystal Palace
©Linda Craven
Dist:0.3km north<br/>This boundary marker, now somewhat buried, stands in Crystal Palace Park
©sue hayton

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Anerley Discussion Forum

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    I'm looking for an old mimeograph copying machine. If anyone has one stored away somewhere that they don't want then please get in contact.
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    Tuesday 18 November, 2008

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    Just heard about this on the grapevine (thanks Harringay Online)... The Peckham Power Company is a new community initiative that aims to take advantage of EU grants to help household reduce their energy bills through …
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    Saturday 15 November, 2008

  • New public speaking club in Lewisham

    If you'd like to get better at speaking in public or simply improve your confidence, you may be interested in this new club starting up in Lewisham. Lewisham Speakers is being launched on Wednesday 19th …
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    Wednesday 05 November, 2008

Local News (from the BBC)

  • Shelford feeling confident - Dann

    Shelford fly-half Tommy Dann says confidence is high within the squad following their excellent start in London Division One this season.
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    Thursday 20 November, 2008

  • Gabby Logan interviews Jacques Rogge

    IOC President Jacques Rogge hits town next week as part of the "Transfer of Knowledge" from Beijing to London in the run up to the 2012 games. Catch Gabby's Interview with President Rogge on Monday 24th November, at 2305 on BBC One
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    Thursday 20 November, 2008

  • Mayor launches city housing plan

    London Mayor Boris Johnson unveils housing strategy to build 50,000 affordable homes in London by 2011.
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    Thursday 20 November, 2008

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