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Sydenham Collection (page 9)

Sydenham, a historic district in South London, holds a fascinating connection to the Crystal Palace and its iconic dinosaur sculptures

Background imageSydenham Collection: Shaggy hovea, Hovea villosa

Shaggy hovea, Hovea villosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca

Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca (Glaucous oenothera, Oenothera glauca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageSydenham Collection: Pabstia viridis orchid

Pabstia viridis orchid (Green maxillaria, Maxillaria viridis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageSydenham Collection: Panicled aster, Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Panicled aster, Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Pallid aster, Aster pallens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Charles M Curtis from Sydenham Edwards Botanical

Background imageSydenham Collection: Wild coco orchid, Eulophia alta

Wild coco orchid, Eulophia alta (Woodfords cyrtopodium, Cyrtopodium woodfordii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards

Background imageSydenham Collection: Asphodeline lutea

Asphodeline lutea (Siberian yellow asphodel, Asphodelus luteus var. sibiricus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M

Background imageSydenham Collection: Brisbane lily, Proiphys cunninghamii

Brisbane lily, Proiphys cunninghamii (Mr. Cunninghams eurycles, Eurycles cunninghamii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageSydenham Collection: Variable oxalis, Oxalis variabilis

Variable oxalis, Oxalis variabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Dr. Gills selago, Selago gillii

Dr. Gills selago, Selago gillii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Shewy delphinium, Delphinium speciosum

Shewy delphinium, Delphinium speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Double yellow Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum

Double yellow Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum var. plenum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageSydenham Collection: Mr. Reeves crimson camellia, Camellia japonica

Mr. Reeves crimson camellia, Camellia japonica var. Reevesiana. With Chinese characters for the number 42. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T

Background imageSydenham Collection: Symphyotrichum laeve

Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth aster, Aster laevis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageSydenham Collection: Gennaria diphylla

Gennaria diphylla (Heart-leaved herminium, Herminium cordatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageSydenham Collection: Red soulangia, Soulangia rubra

Red soulangia, Soulangia rubra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Clinanthus fulvus

Clinanthus fulvus (Tawny coburgia, Coburgia fulva). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by William Herbert from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageSydenham Collection: Russells potentilla, Potentilla x russelliana

Russells potentilla, Potentilla x russelliana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve

Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve (Glaucous aster, Aster cyaneus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageSydenham Collection: Pseuderanthemum faecundum

Pseuderanthemum faecundum (Ever-blowing eranthemum, Eranthemum faecundum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical

Background imageSydenham Collection: Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina

Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina (Alpine scutellaria, hop-flowered variety, Scutellaria alpina var. lupulina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageSydenham Collection: Potentilla longifolia

Potentilla longifolia (Viscid cinquefoil, Potentilla viscosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M

Background imageSydenham Collection: Large-flowered cordia, Cordia grandiflora

Large-flowered cordia, Cordia grandiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum

Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Linear-leaved hakea, Hakea linearis

Linear-leaved hakea, Hakea linearis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Sand lotus, Lotus arenarius

Sand lotus, Lotus arenarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: New York aster, Symphyotrichum dumosum

New York aster, Symphyotrichum dumosum (Coris-leaved starwort, Aster coridifolius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageSydenham Collection: Camash, Camassia quamash

Camash, Camassia quamash (Eatable quamash, Camassia esculenta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageSydenham Collection: Fox brush orchid, Aerides cornutum

Fox brush orchid, Aerides cornutum
Fox brush orchid or horn-flowered airplant, Aerides cornutum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageSydenham Collection: Almond-leaved pear, Pyrus amygdaliformis

Almond-leaved pear, Pyrus amygdaliformis (Snow pear, Pyrus nivalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Background imageSydenham Collection: Hop-flowered barleria, Barleria lupulina

Hop-flowered barleria, Barleria lupulina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Sage-leaved pear, Pyrus x salviifolia

Sage-leaved pear, Pyrus x salviifolia (Pyrus salvifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageSydenham Collection: Rod-branched fuchsia, Fuchsia bacillaris

Rod-branched fuchsia, Fuchsia bacillaris. Natural hybrid between Fuchsia microphylla subsp. microphylla and Fuchsia thymifolia subsp. thymifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imageSydenham Collection: White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba

White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imageSydenham Collection: Jagged-leaved cinquefoil, Potentilla laciniosa

Jagged-leaved cinquefoil, Potentilla laciniosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by M. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Background imageSydenham Collection: Aphelandra arborea

Aphelandra arborea (Crested aphelandra, Aphelandra cristata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Background imageSydenham Collection: Freesia refracta

Freesia refracta (Reflex tritonia, Tritonia refracta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Smith after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from The Botanical Register, Ridgway, London, 1816

Background imageSydenham Collection: Livid or purple hellebore, Helleborus lividus

Livid or purple hellebore, Helleborus lividus. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1789

Background imageSydenham Collection: Sea lavender, Limonium sinuatum

Sea lavender, Limonium sinuatum (Purple-cup t statice or thrift, Statice sinuata). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical

Background imageSydenham Collection: Bearded fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum barbatum

Bearded fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum barbatum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1789

Background imageSydenham Collection: Moss rose, Rosa centifolia f. muscosa

Moss rose, Rosa centifolia f. muscosa (Rosa muscosa). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1788

Background imageSydenham Collection: Cobweb houseleek, Sempervivum arachnoideum

Cobweb houseleek, Sempervivum arachnoideum. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Background imageSydenham Collection: Aethephyllum pinnatifidum

Aethephyllum pinnatifidum (Jagged-leaved fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum pinnatifidum). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Background imageSydenham Collection: Winged passionflower, Passiflora alata

Winged passionflower, Passiflora alata. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Background imageSydenham Collection: Entire-leaved clematis or virgins bower

Entire-leaved clematis or virgins bower, Clematis integrifolia. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Background imageSydenham Collection: Tawny day-lily, Hemerocallis fulva

Tawny day-lily, Hemerocallis fulva. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Background imageSydenham Collection: Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca (One-leaved strawberry or strawberry of Versailles, Fragaria monophylla). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The

Background imageSydenham Collection: Woad-leaved centaurea, Centaurea glastifolia

Woad-leaved centaurea, Centaurea glastifolia. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Background imageSydenham Collection: Turkish iris, Iris orientalis

Turkish iris, Iris orientalis (Tall iris, Iris ochroleuca). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787



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Sydenham, a historic district in South London, holds a fascinating connection to the Crystal Palace and its iconic dinosaur sculptures. In 1854, Baxter's stunning artwork brought the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to life, captivating visitors with their lifelike depictions. The following year, Punch magazine humorously portrayed these prehistoric creatures roaming around the Crystal Palace grounds. But dinosaurs weren't the only attraction at Sydenham's Crystal Palace. In 1862, an exhibition showcasing British prehistoric marine reptiles mesmerized audiences with their ancient splendor. A breathtaking aerial view of the Crystal Palace reveals its grandeur before tragedy struck in 1936 when it was tragically destroyed by fire. The artistic genius Waterhouse Hawkins added his touch to Sydenham's allure by creating model dinosaurs in 1866 that still captivate imaginations today. Fast forward to 1901 when another photograph immortalized the beauty of this architectural marvel. Beyond its historical significance, it also witnessed thrilling events such as The FA Cup Final in 1899 where football enthusiasts gathered for an unforgettable match. Amidst all this excitement, even dinosaurs like Iguanodon found time to dine. Crystal Palace Broad Walk remains a picturesque spot within Sydenham where locals and tourists alike can stroll amidst nature's tranquility while reminiscing about this area's rich heritage. Sydenham truly encapsulates a blend of history and natural beauty—a place where dinosaurs once roamed freely and left an indelible mark on our imagination.