Chapels · London
Sydenham
In or near Shortlands.
Sydenham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Sydenham is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Sydenham is a chapel located in London. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering. Further details about its architecture or historical significance are not provided.
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Background
History
Originally known as Sippenham, Sydenham began as a small settlement, a few cottages among the woods, whose inhabitants grazed their animals and collected wood. In the 1640s, springs of water in what is now Wells Park were discovered to have medicinal properties, attracting crowds of people to the area. Sydenham grew rapidly in the 19th century after the introduction of the Croydon Canal in 1809 which linked the Grand Surrey Canal to Croydon and a reservoir was constructed in Sydenham. However, the canal was never successful and closed in 1836 resulting in it being the first canal to be abandoned by an Act of Parliament. The London & Croydon Railway purchased the canal for £40,250 and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4254, -0.0544
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE26 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham — 0.3 km
- Official site
- sydenham.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2104233 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sydenham, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sydenham?
- Sydenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE26 5EF), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Sydenham?
- Sydenham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sydenham?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE26 5EF.
- Is Sydenham free to visit?
- Yes, Sydenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sydenham?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE26 5EF.