Topics

On this page are to be found general topics relating to the history of Forest Hill and Sydenham.

The Forest

The effects of the densely wooded, hilly terrain have greatly affected how the area has developed.

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Forest Pursuits

In addition to workers in the forest, it was also seen as a place of recreation in the form of hunting. Several clues remain as to what went on still remain today.

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Forest Hill & Sydenham in Colour

These images are taken from old postcards. What makes the subjects shown more interesting is that they are in colour when many postcards of the time were on black and white or sepia.

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Queenswood Road

The story of the formation of Queenswood Road and of features that remain to be seen today is an interesting one. Here is the history of what is known.

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Queenswood Road Nature Reserve

The history of Perry Mount House and its garden, how the Nature Reserve came into existence and a description of the land on which it now stands.

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