Sydenham Collection (#11)

Broad-leaved pimpernel, Anagallis latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis

Claramond tulip, Tulipa suaveolens var. latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Goat s-foot wood sorrel, Oxalis caprina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Pyrenean violet, Ramonda myconi (Borage-leav d mullein, Verbascum myconi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical

Asiatic globe-flower, Trollius asiaticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Bladder hibiscus, Hibiscus trionum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1792

Large-flowered calamint, Clinopodium grandiflorum (Great flower d balm, Melissa grandiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Bearded pink or sweet william, Dianthus barbatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Canary Island geranium, Geranium palmatum (Anemone-leaved geranium, Geranium anemonefolium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Rattail cactus, Disocactus flagelliformis (Creeping cereus, Cereus flagelliformis). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Mountain primula, Primula villosa. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Allium stellerianum (Jonquil-leaved garlic. Allium bisulcum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

South Indian squill, Ledebouria revoluta (Lesser plain-leaved drimia, Drimia lanceaefolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Painted flowered ixia, Ixia fucata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Orange coloured monadelphous ixia, Ixia monadelpha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Macartneys rose, Rosa bracteata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Conophytum minutum (Tiny fig-marigold, Mesembryanthemum minutum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Anthurium palmatum (Five-leaved pothos, Pothos pentaphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Stenorrhynchos speciosum orchid (Red-flowered neottia, Neottia speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Plain-leaved self-coloured lachenalia, Lachenalia unicolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Lachenalia pallida (Glossy leaved lachenalia, Lachenalia lucida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Broadleaf lady palm, Rhapis excelsa (Male dwarf ground ratan, Rhapis flabelliformis mas.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Monadelphous heath, Erica monadelpha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

White-flowered anacampseros, Anacampseros arachnoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London

Thready anacampseros, Anacampseros filamentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Spiniest thistle, Cirsium spinosissimum (Feathery headed cnicus, Cnicus spinosissimus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Austral trefoil or New-Holland lotus, Lotus australis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London

Hessea cinnamomea (Glittering flowered strumaria, Strumaria crispa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Rubble aloe or mitre aloe, Aloe perfoliata (Least mitre aloe, Aloe mitraeformis brevifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Haworthia pumila or Tulista pumila (Dark-leaved spider aloe, Aloe arachnoides pumila). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Blue sage, Eranthemum pulchellum (Blue-flowered justicia, Justicia nervosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Buchu, Agathosma pulchella (Blunt-leaved diosma, Diosma pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Prickly-stalked hibiscus, Hibiscus surattensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Aloe humilis (Apple-green leaved aloe, Aloe virens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Haworthia mirabilis (Rough-leaved cushion aloe, Aloe mirabilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Haworthia venosa (Recurved aloe, Aloe recurva). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Astroloba foliolosa (Small leaved aloe, Aloe foliolosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London

Canary creeper, Tropaeolum peregrinum
Canary creeper, Indian cress or ciliated tropaeolum, Tropaeolum peregrinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Chinese milkvetch, Astragalus sinicus
Chinese milkvetch or Umbellated astragalus, Astragalus sinicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Night-smelling hermannia, Hermannia flammea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Hermannia confusa (Fine-leaved hermannia, Hermannia tenuifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Elephants foot, Dioscorea elephantipes (Female cape bryony, Tamus elephantipes faemina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Soap aloe or zebra aloe, Aloe maculata (Largest common soap aloe, Aloe saponaria latifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula. Rasp-leaved aloe, Aloe radula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Thickleaf phlox, Phlox carolina (Rough-stemmed lychnidea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

Clammy arctotis, Arctotis glutinosa
African daisy or Clammy arctotis, Arctotis glutinosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1810

American wych hazel, Fothergilla gardenii (Blunt-leaved fothergilla, Fothergilla alnifolia obtusa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Bulbine asphodeloides (Glaucous leaved anthericum, Anthericum longiscapum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

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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.