Norwood Park (London)

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51°25′30″N 0°5′38″W / 51.42500°N 0.09389°W / 51.42500; -0.09389

Norwood Park is a 13.3-hectare (33-acre) park located in West Norwood. The park is bordered by Elder Road, Central Hill (or Gipsy Hill) and Salter's Hill in South East London. The park is jointly managed by Lambeth Council and the community group Friends of Norwood Park. It sits on one of the highest points in Lambeth.^[1] For a number of years, the concrete sports pitch has been used by Flatland BMX riders who refer to it as 'The Green Mile' or 'TGM' for short.^[2]

History

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In the 13th century, the Great North Wood, in addition to being a food source, was "a vital supplier of timber for the Royal Dockyards at Deptford".^[3] Today, the only remnant left of this ancient British woodland can be found at Sydenham Hill Wood.^[3]

References

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^ "Norwood Park | Lambeth Council". www.lambeth.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
^ "THE GREEN MILE LONDON - BMX Flatland Riding Spots on Global-Flat.com". Global-flat.com. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
^ ^a ^b "Sydenham Hill Wood ~ the only remnant of the 'Great North Wood'". London Unveiled. Retrieved 23 January 2016.

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