Victorian Subway Open Days
The subway was built by Charles Barry in 1865 to connect the High Level Station  with The Crystal Palace Exhibition under the Crystal Palace Parade. After 15 years of planning & restoration it is open again to the public on selected dates throughout the year. More info.
Crystal Palace Subway, Crystal Palace Parade, SE19 2BA map

D’Solos Celebrates 25 Years in Church Road
The owner Dennis Brown has an impeccable background in men’s clothing having worked for Jeff Kwintner (1939-2018) of the famed Village Gate menswear chain before starting his own independent shop in the Triangle. More info
D’Solos, 23 Church Rd, London SE19 2TE map.

Oyster Bar + Caribbean Restaurant 
Kevin’s Oyster Bar & Fishmongers (previously on Church Road).
Michele’s Hideout is a Caribbean/SE Asian fusion street food caterer. 
Open Fri-Sun & based at No 24 (Reservations.
No 24, 24 Westow Hill, SE19 1RX map

Picture Palace is one of the oldest shops in SE19
Picture Palace has been a mainstay of Upper Norwood since 1979. Owner Glyn has stocked his shop with a wide range of furniture (from overseas trips) and prints ranged over three floors. At the heart of the business is  a busy picture framing service. The Story.
Picture Palace, 65 Westow Street, SE19 3RW map (opposite Sainsbury’s)

Second Chatsworth Bakery opens on Anerley Road
Expect Guinness cake, raspberry & nectarine bread pudding, brown butter honey pie, basque cheesecake, cereal cookie and more. The Story       
Chatsworth Bakery (est. Aug 2024), 116 Anerley Road, SE19 2AN map

Selhurst Park Stadium is 100 Years Old
In 1924 Crystal Palace FC moved into their new Selhurst Park Stadium. It was designed by Archibald Leitch (1865-1939). The club was founded in 1861 and originally played in Crystal Palace Exhibition Park (leaving in 1915).
Selhurst Park Stadium, Holmesdale Road, SE25 6PU map