Crystal Palace may be rebuilt

New plans have been revealed for the rebuilding of Crystal Palace.

The famous glass building in south London burned down in 1936 but Bromley council is now discussing a £250 million plan to rebuild the structure, reports the Evening Standard.

It would contain a number of facilities, such as a hotel, space for concerts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, restaurants, cinemas and an indoor ski slope.

Such a development could help enhance the quality of living in the borough.

The facility would also use the latest energy technology, architect Ray Hall told the paper, saying: "Rising like a phoenix from the foundations, this New Crystal Palace would be at the cutting edge of sustainability by generating its own electricity through solar and related technologies."

Originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, the structure was removed southwards and reassembled in Sydenham, giving its name to the surrounding district and Crystal Palace football club, which played in nearby Crystal Palace Park before moving to Croydon.

Published 7th October, 2008

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