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Medieval Sydenham 1206 Sydenham then known as Chipeham. 1206 Sydenham then known as Shippenham. Stuart Sydenham 1615 Locals went to court to attempt to stop enclosure. Mid-C17 Medicinal springs found at Wells Park. 1690 Sydenham then known as Sidenham. Georgian Sydenham 1809 Croydon Canal built. 1810 Common enclosed. 1836 Railway built on old Croydon Canal, which led to development of Sydenham. Victorian Sydenham 1845-8 Railway powered by unique 'atmospheric pressure' traction. 1854 Crystal Palace exhibition moved to near Sydenham. Sydenham Railway station opened. 1887 Sydenham High School opened. Modern Sydenham 1936 Crystal Palace burnt down. Booklist: Discover Sydenham & Catford Forest Hill and Sydenham - Adrian Procter (1987 London Reference Books) Retracing Canals To Croydon and Camberwell (1986 Living History Publications) London and Croydon Railway - Adrian Procter (1989 London Reference Books) Sydenham and Forest Hill - John Coulter (1999 Historical Publications)
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