A view of the Rosarium, a specialist garden for the growing and historical study of roses. A young man is posed by the wrought iron entrance arch, the Crystal Palace is in the background.

Date:
c.1859
Location:
Crystal Palace, Sydenham Hill, Bromley, Greater London Authority, SE19
Reference:
DP004605
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

Digitally enhanced image.

Visible behind the Crystal Palace is one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's two water towers which were constructed to supply water to the ornamental fountains in the grounds of the palace. The towers survived the 1936 fire but were demolished between 1936 and 1941.

Content

This is part of the Series: DLM01/01 Digitally enhanced images; within the Collection: DLM01 Philip Henry Delamotte

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Delamotte, Philip Henry

Keywords

Arch, Victorian Exhibition Pavilion, Victorian Glasshouse, Victorian Rose Garden, Exhibition, People Posed