Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace
The History of the Crystal Palace in London
by
Criss White
Queen Victoria inaugurated the Crystal Palace in 1851and then it became one of the symbols of success in London. Here are some other interesting facts about Crystal Palace, its beauty, grandeur and downfall.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-History-of-the-Crystal-Palace-in-London
id=5258824 - Oct 24, 2010
Great FA Cup Finals - Manchester United V Crystal Palace
by
Steve Goodwin
The 1990 FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace was pivotal in the history of both clubs. After a mediocre league season both teams were desperately searching for a major trophy, and a great game ensued. Many believe this FA Cup final was the best in recent years, an open attacking game at Wembley stadium saw a great contest between the teams.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-FA-Cup-Finals---Manchester-United-V-Crystal-Palace
id=5255066 - Oct 23, 2010
A Stately Pleasure Dome Decreed - The Crystal Palace, Joseph Paxton's Seven Day Wonder
by
Terence Sackett
Joseph Paxton designed the Crystal Palace in seven days. When it was first built in Hyde Park for the 1851 Great Exhibition it was over 600 yards long and 150 yards wide. At that time glass was unheard-of as a building material. The 2,000 workers who erected it at high speed bolted and welded together 3,300 iron columns, 205 miles of sash-bars and 293,655 panes of glass. With its lofty central transept and colossal glass elevations, it was built to impress.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Stately-Pleasure-Dome-Decreed---The-Crystal-Palace,-Joseph-Paxtons-Seven-Day-Wonder
id=2544939 - Jun 30, 2009
"Think, Think, Think" - The Crystal Palace in Walt Disney World's 100 Acre Wood
by
Bruce A. Brodsky
Character meals are for the adults, well at least for adults who are in love with Walt Disney World. But for those who have children, watching their child hug a Disney character is not just wonderful for the kids visiting the parks, but also a gift for parents and grandparents as well. Maybe more than anything, that is why Character meals are so popular.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Think,-Think,-Think---The-Crystal-Palace-in-Walt-Disney-Worlds-100-Acre-Wood
id=4251840 - May 07, 2010
Conquest of the Crystal Palace
by
Sayewonn S Wisseh
Whenever we think of the NES, the legendary games that carved out the modern gaming landscape we still enjoy come to mind. Super Mario Brothers, Legend of Zelda, Mega Man, Castlevania, the games that still benefit from new releases to this day. Unfortunately in the wake of those heavy hitters many games that were just as good have been lost and forgotten by time.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Conquest-of-the-Crystal-Palace
id=6442346 - Jul 21, 2011
Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
by
Sunil Tanna
Located in Crystal Palace Park which lies within the Borough of Bromley in South London, Dinosaur Court, generally known as the "Crystal Palace Dinosaurs", is home to the oldest life-sized models of extinct animals in the world. The models were commissioned in 1852, designed and sculpted by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, and first unveiled to the public in 1854. Hawkins constructed based on the best available scientific evidence at the time, including advice from the eminent scientist Sir Richard Owen, however subsequent discoveries have revealed quite a large number of errors and inaccuracies in the models - in fact, as early as 1895, Othniel C. Marsh was making strong criticisms of the models.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crystal-Palace-Dinosaurs
id=1167464 - May 12, 2008
Hyde Park's Crystal Palace
by
Roberta Stuart
Hyde Park has been the home of many different exhibitions and marvels over the years, but one building in particular takes the cake as the most spectacularly impressive construction in recent memory - the Crystal Palace. It makes a fascinating subject to ponder during a stay in a Hyde Park hotel - London has seen many buildings come and go, but the story of the Crystal Palace seems to encapsulate some of the 20th century drive and energy of the city. It can be a real surprise for visitors to learn about the building as they explore the park - especially considering the building's eventual fate. Read on to learn about the saga of the Crystal Palace!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hyde-Parks-Crystal-Palace
id=6972655 - Mar 30, 2012
Crystal Chandelier: Opulence for the Home
by
Jack Flagg
Ever since time immemorial, the crystal chandelier continues to be a lavish interior design showpiece. Since it was first crafted in the 17th century, this style remains an opulent masterpiece. So if you are thinking of getting a crystal chandelier for your home, you need to have an excellent setting in which to show it off.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Crystal-Chandelier:-Opulence-for-the-Home
id=6272583 - May 16, 2011
Can Crystal Palace Make it to the Promised Land?
by
Vlad Reznik
The Championship is a tricky league to get out of at the best of times but looking at the table in late January no-one can be any the wiser about who is going to get to the promised land and a possible 45 million pounds. Charlton, Sheffield Utd, Watford were among the favourites to be promoted at the start of the season.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-Crystal-Palace-Make-it-to-the-Promised-Land?
id=1285677 - Jun 29, 2008
Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Crystal Palace
by
DT Walker
Peter Taylor is the new man in charge at play off losers Crystal Palace this season following Iain Dowie's defection to Charlton Athletic.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Championship-Season-Preview-2006/07---Crystal-Palace