Norwood New Town
Encyclopedia
Norwood New Town is a largely residential former working class enclave within the larger district of Upper Norwood in Southeast London
. It is within the London Borough of Croydon
. In common with its neighbouring districts of West Norwood
, South Norwood
and Upper Norwood
, it is named after the contraction of the Great North Wood
which once occupied this area.
and the 'Triangle' of West Norwood
). It was built as a walled estate to separate its working class inhabitants from the upper class country houses and farm land which at that time made up the district. Its construction commenced before the rebuilding of the Crystal palace on Norwood Hill but it became home to many of the workers employed on the construction of the Palace.
The walled in terraced streets formed a particularly close community which occupied an area south of Central Hill. The enclosed streets were:-
The wall was demolished in 1930 and the district integrated into the neighboring area which was becoming increasingly suburbanised.
and Gipsy Hill
.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. It is within the London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
. In common with its neighbouring districts of West Norwood
West Norwood
West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
, South Norwood
South Norwood
South Norwood is an urban town and in south London, England, in the London Borough of Croydon. It is a suburban development 7.8 miles south-east of Charing Cross. South Norwood is an electoral with a resident population in 2001 of just over 14,000...
and Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is an elevated area in south London, England within the postcode SE19. It is a residential district largely in the London Borough of Croydon although some parts extend into the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Bromley. Upper Norwood...
, it is named after the contraction of the Great North Wood
Great North Wood
The Great North Wood was a natural oak forest that covered most of the area of raised ground starting some four miles south of central London, covering the Sydenham Ridge and the southern reaches of the River Effra and its tributaries...
which once occupied this area.
History
Norwood New Town was built from 1840 as purposely one of the main working class areas of early Norwood (the main others were South NorwoodSouth Norwood
South Norwood is an urban town and in south London, England, in the London Borough of Croydon. It is a suburban development 7.8 miles south-east of Charing Cross. South Norwood is an electoral with a resident population in 2001 of just over 14,000...
and the 'Triangle' of West Norwood
West Norwood
West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
). It was built as a walled estate to separate its working class inhabitants from the upper class country houses and farm land which at that time made up the district. Its construction commenced before the rebuilding of the Crystal palace on Norwood Hill but it became home to many of the workers employed on the construction of the Palace.
The walled in terraced streets formed a particularly close community which occupied an area south of Central Hill. The enclosed streets were:-
- Oxford Road
- Naseby Road (formerly Albert Road)
- Dover Road (formerly Albert Terrace)
- Crystal Terrace
- Eagle Hill (formerly Spa Road)
The wall was demolished in 1930 and the district integrated into the neighboring area which was becoming increasingly suburbanised.
Rail
The high elevation of the area has made building rail access very difficult so the area does not have a station of its own. The closest railway stations are West NorwoodWest Norwood railway station
West Norwood railway station is in the London Borough of Lambeth in West Norwood, south London. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by Southern, and it is in Travelcard Zone 3. Services from Platform 1 go to London Victoria and London Bridge via Tulse Hill...
and Gipsy Hill
Gipsy Hill railway station
Gipsy Hill railway station is in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London. It is situated on the outer route of the South London Line. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Southern, and it is in Travelcard Zone 3....
.
Nearest places
- West NorwoodWest NorwoodWest Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
to the north - Upper NorwoodUpper NorwoodUpper Norwood is an elevated area in south London, England within the postcode SE19. It is a residential district largely in the London Borough of Croydon although some parts extend into the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Bromley. Upper Norwood...
for the larger surrounding district - NorburyNorburyNorbury is a town in the London Borough of Croydon, also crossing the London Borough of Merton. It shares the postcode London SW16 with nearby Streatham. Norbury is south of Charing Cross.-History:...
to the south west - South NorwoodSouth NorwoodSouth Norwood is an urban town and in south London, England, in the London Borough of Croydon. It is a suburban development 7.8 miles south-east of Charing Cross. South Norwood is an electoral with a resident population in 2001 of just over 14,000...
to the south - StreathamStreathamStreatham is a district in Surrey, England, located in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated south of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
to the west.