Bromleag The newsletter of the Bromley Borough Local History Society June 2004 Bromley on the world history map — Darwin’s Downe Celebrating 150 A forgotten building – years — Crystal Sydenham’s mystery Palace hospital Bromley Borough Local History Society Registered Charity No 273963 About the Society Bromley Borough Local History Society was formed in 1974 so that anyone Contents with an interest in any part of the borough could meet to exchange information June 2004 and learn more about Bromley’s history. History is continually being made and at the same time destroyed, buildings All copy for the are altered or demolished, memories fade and people pass away, records get September edition of destroyed or thrown in the bin. We aim, in co-operation with the local history Bromleag must reach the library, museums and other relevant organisations, to make sure at least some of this history is preserved for future generations. editor by the end of July. We hold regular meetings and produce a journal and occasional publications where members can publish their research. P3 Society news Chairman and Membership Secretary P4 News: Insurance Dr Anthony Allnut Woodside, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6PP records project 020 8467 3842 P5 News:
[email protected] West Wickham Secretary stables Mrs Patricia Knowlden The Studio 62 Harvest Bank Road, West Wickham, BR4 9DJ P6 News: Bromley 020 8462 5002 Museum and Local Bromleag Studies This newsletter is published four times a year. The editor welcomes articles of P7 News: Crystal Palace between 100 and 1,000 words, along with illustrations and photographs.