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'''Spa Wood (The Lawns)''' is an area of ancient woodland in the [[London Borough of Croydon]] that was once a part of The [[Great North Wood]] and is currently managed by The [[London Wildlife Trust]] as a part of The [[Great North Wood#Remnants & The Great North Wood Project | Great North Wood Project]]. |
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'''Spa Wood''' is an area of ancient woodland in the [[London Borough of Croydon]] that was once a part of The [[Great North Wood]]. In 2017, the [[London Wildlife Trust]] began a four-year project based around the Great North Wood,<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Great North Wood to get a new lease of life|url=https://news.croydon.gov.uk/great-north-wood-get-new-lease-life/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Newsroom|language=en-GB}}</ref> working with [[Croydon Council]] and the Friends of Spa Wood to improve the site for wildlife, as a part of The [[Great North Wood#Remnants & The Great North Wood Project | Great North Wood Project]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Great North Wood - fragments of a mighty woodland in south London|url=http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/great-north-wood|publisher=London Wildlife Trust|access-date=13 January 2018}}</ref> The {{cvt|15.5|acre|ha}} site,<ref>{{cite book|last=Winterman|first=M.A.|title=Croydon's Parks: An illustrated history|date=1988|publisher= London Borough of Croydon, Parks and Recreation Department|page=99|isbn=0951348108}}</ref> also known as '''The Lawns''', is owned by the Borough of Croydon and includes the woods, a multi-games court and playground.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Lawns|url=https://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/parksandopenspaces/parksatoz/the-lawns|publisher=Croydon Council|access-date=13 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Originally, there was a [[chalybeate]] spring, now lost, that could be found on the grounds that was known to locals for centuries and can be traced back, possibly even to the time of [[John, King of England | King John]]. Although the spring is now lost, the history has not been forgotten. |
Originally, there was a [[chalybeate]] spring, now lost, that could be found on the grounds that was known to locals for centuries and can be traced back, possibly even to the time of [[John, King of England | King John]]. Although the spring is now lost, the history has not been forgotten. |
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A map of 1800 shows that the area was known as Bewlye Coppice, adjacent to Bewlye Farm<ref>https://norwoodsociety.co.uk/articles/115-the-lawns-history-of-the-former-beulah-spa.html</ref> |
A map of 1800 shows that the area was known as Bewlye Coppice, adjacent to Bewlye Farm.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://norwoodsociety.co.uk/articles/115-the-lawns-history-of-the-former-beulah-spa.html|title=066: The Lawns - History of the former Beulah Spa|website=norwoodsociety.co.uk}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Spa Wood takes its name from Beulah Spa, a popular [[mineral spa]] built on the site in 1831.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thecroydoncitizen.com/history/history-beulah-hill-spa/|title=Remembering Beulah Hill spa - The Croydon Citizen|date=3 August 2017}}</ref> [[Decimus Burton]], architect of [[London Zoo]] and the [[Wellington Arch]] at [[Hyde Park Corner]], designed the spa gardens, spa house and lodge and grounds, which contained a circus ring, a rosery, an upper and lower lake, a maze, a camera obscura, a telescope powerful enough to see [[Windsor Castle]] and an orchestra.<ref>{{cite book|last=Winterman|first=M.A.|title=Croydon's Parks: An illustrated history|date=1988|publisher= London Borough of Croydon, Parks and Recreation Department|page=100|isbn=0951348108}}</ref> The spa was opened by Lady Essex and was visited by [[Queen Victoria]], [[William I, German Emperor]] and [[Charles Dickens]]. It was immensely popular until 1856, when, two years after the arrival of [[The Crystal Palace]] close by, the spa fell into disuse. Now only the lodge remains, which has since been renamed Tivoli Lodge. |
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Spa Wood takes its name from a popular [[mineral spa]] built on the site in 1831 know as Beulah Spa.<ref>https://thecroydoncitizen.com/history/history-beulah-hill-spa/</ref> The |
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In May 1858 the estate was put up for auction and was built upon. A large mansion 'The Lawns' was built sometime later and was demolished after a fire in the 1960s. |
In May 1858, the estate was put up for auction and was built upon. A large mansion 'The Lawns' was built sometime later and was demolished after a fire in the 1960s. |
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 28 January 2021
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.jpg) The Lawns | |
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| Type | Park |
| Location | London Borough of Croydon |
| Coordinates | 51°24′43″N 0°05′35″W / 51.4119°N 0.09299°W |
| Operated by | London Wildlife Trust |
Spa Wood is an area of ancient woodland in the London Borough of Croydon that was once a part of The Great North Wood. In 2017, the London Wildlife Trust began a four-year project based around the Great North Wood,[1] working with Croydon Council and the Friends of Spa Wood to improve the site for wildlife, as a part of The Great North Wood Project.[2] The 15.5 acres (6.3 ha) site,[3] also known as The Lawns, is owned by the Borough of Croydon and includes the woods, a multi-games court and playground.[4]
History
[edit]Originally, there was a chalybeate spring, now lost, that could be found on the grounds that was known to locals for centuries and can be traced back, possibly even to the time of King John. Although the spring is now lost, the history has not been forgotten.
A map of 1800 shows that the area was known as Bewlye Coppice, adjacent to Bewlye Farm.[5]
Spa Wood takes its name from Beulah Spa, a popular mineral spa built on the site in 1831.[6] Decimus Burton, architect of London Zoo and the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner, designed the spa gardens, spa house and lodge and grounds, which contained a circus ring, a rosery, an upper and lower lake, a maze, a camera obscura, a telescope powerful enough to see Windsor Castle and an orchestra.[7] The spa was opened by Lady Essex and was visited by Queen Victoria, William I, German Emperor and Charles Dickens. It was immensely popular until 1856, when, two years after the arrival of The Crystal Palace close by, the spa fell into disuse. Now only the lodge remains, which has since been renamed Tivoli Lodge.
In May 1858, the estate was put up for auction and was built upon. A large mansion 'The Lawns' was built sometime later and was demolished after a fire in the 1960s.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Great North Wood to get a new lease of life". Newsroom. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "The Great North Wood - fragments of a mighty woodland in south London". London Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Winterman, M.A. (1988). Croydon's Parks: An illustrated history. London Borough of Croydon, Parks and Recreation Department. p. 99. ISBN 0951348108.
- ^ "The Lawns". Croydon Council. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "066: The Lawns - History of the former Beulah Spa". norwoodsociety.co.uk.
- ^ "Remembering Beulah Hill spa - The Croydon Citizen". 3 August 2017.
- ^ Winterman, M.A. (1988). Croydon's Parks: An illustrated history. London Borough of Croydon, Parks and Recreation Department. p. 100. ISBN 0951348108.