Chapels · London
Upper Norwood
In or near Shortlands.
Upper Norwood — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gipsy Hill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
About
Upper Norwood 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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Official information
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Place summary
Upper Norwood is a chapel located in London. It is noted for its community significance and architectural features. The chapel serves as a focal point for local events and gatherings.
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Background
History
For centuries, Upper Norwood was occupied by the Great North Wood, an extensive area of natural oak forest which formed a wilderness close to the southern edge of the ever-expanding city of London. The name "Norwood" is a contraction of "North Wood" (and should not be confused with Northwood or Norwood Green, both in west London). Local legend has it that Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, was made from timber cut from trees in this area. The forest was a popular area for Londoners' recreation until the 19th century, when it began to be built over. It was also a haunt of Gypsies, with many local street names and pubs recording the link, notably Gipsy Hill. The area still retains…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4196, -0.0877
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE19 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Nearest railway station
- Gipsy Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.crystalpalacefoodmarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123292 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Upper Norwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Norwood?
- Upper Norwood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE19 1BS), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Upper Norwood?
- Upper Norwood — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upper Norwood?
- The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE19 1BS.
- Is Upper Norwood free to visit?
- Yes, Upper Norwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upper Norwood?
- The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE19 1BS.