Closed public conveniences, Crystal Palace Parade, south London
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Closed public conveniences, Crystal Palace Parade, south London
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 27 Aug 2017
'Luxcrete' – paving and rooflight at the same time – consisted of glass blocks set in a cast iron or reinforced concrete frame. It transmitted light to the public toilets below, while forming a smooth paved surface. These toilets must have been very busy with visitors in the past, being near the entrance to Crystal Palace itself and the Park, pubs and bus stops, and the high-level railway station. First appearance of this amenity on a map is as 'Urinal' in 1912. Another view is Image
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51.420276
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