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Ardent Close, LONDON, SE25 6SR

Grangewood was originally part of the Manor of Whitehorse and the wood known as Whitehorse Wood was part of the Great North Wood. In 1800 the wood was completely surrounded by fields but by the mid 19th century the east and west sides of Whitehorse Wood were cleared for development, whilst the remaining 30 acres to the east of Grange Road were developed as a private estate. This now forms Grangewood Park. It had a mansion at the centre with extensive gardens to the south. Croydon Corporation bought Grangewood Park in 1900. The mansion and grounds were badly damaged in the Second World War and the house was demolished in 1960. The formal garden at the centre of the park marks the site. When the Council acquired the park they built a bandstand but this was also demolished after the Second World War. Much of the park is what is called woodland park which is not as dense as ordinary woodland. These gates lead out to Ross Road at its junction with Wharncliffe Road and Canham Road. The house opposite is in the continuation of Ross Road.

This imposing house, high on the hill, can be seen be seen from several (distant) photographic points. Severely damaged by fire in the late 20th century, it has been restored to its former glory. Photographed from inside Grangewood Park.

Grangewood was originally part of the Manor of Whitehorse and the wood known as Whitehorse Wood was part of the Great North Wood. In 1800 the wood was completely surrounded by fields but by the mid 19th century the east and west sides of Whitehorse Wood were cleared for development, whilst the remaining 30 acres to the east of Grange Road were developed as a private estate. This now forms Grangewood Park. It had a mansion at the centre with extensive gardens to the south. Croydon Corporation bought Grangewood Park in 1900. The mansion and grounds were badly damaged in the Second World War and the house was demolished in 1960. The formal garden at the centre of the park marks the site. When the Council acquired the park they built a bandstand but this was also demolished after the Second World War. Much of the park is what is called woodland park which is not as dense as ordinary woodland. These gates lead into the park from Ross Road near its junction with Wharncliffe Road and Canham Road.

Grangewood was originally part of the Manor of Whitehorse and the wood known as Whitehorse Wood was part of the Great North Wood. In 1800 the wood was completely surrounded by fields but by the mid 19th century the east and west sides of Whitehorse Wood were cleared for development, whilst the remaining 30 acres to the east of Grange Road were developed as a private estate. This now forms Grangewood Park. It had a mansion at the centre with extensive gardens to the south. Croydon Corporation bought Grangewood Park in 1900. The mansion and grounds were badly damaged in the Second World War and the house was demolished in 1960. The formal garden at the centre of the park marks the site. When the Council acquired the park they built a bandstand but this was also demolished after the Second World War. Much of the park is what is called woodland park which is not as dense as ordinary woodland. The path leads down to Ross Road which is on the right here.

Looking across Wharncliffe Road from Grangewood Park. The steps form a large part of the path.

Posters for this type of House music event regularly appear on traffic lights and lamp-posts along this road (similar versions are flyposted onto walls in the more urban centres); it is purely random chance that preserves this particular event for posterity.

On footpath 680, with an entrance to Grangewood Park across the road.