During WW1 Crystal Palace was used as a training establishment for the Royal Navy. It was officially known as H.M.S. Victory VI, and informally as HMS Crystal Palace. 125,000 officers and men were trained here.
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H.M.S. Victory VI
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HMS Crystal Palace
This trophy was originally placed on the old quarter-deck (presumably constru...
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Private Farquar Shaw
The Highland regiment, the Black Watch, had been marched down from Scotland to Finchley where, hearing rumours that they were to be sent to fight in America, about 100 soldiers went absent without ...
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
George Bridges Rodney
Born London. Naval officer involved in the American revolution. Died in Hanover Square.
2 memorials
M. E. Smith
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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Survey of London
Founded by C. R. Ashbee in 1894, the first volume being published in 1900. With over 28 volumes published so far this is a research work-in-progress aiming to produce a comprehensive architectural ...
1 memorial
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