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Until 1635, Norwood Grove formed part of the Great Streatham Common, which was referred to in the Domesday Book as Lime Common and stretched from Norbury to Tulse Hill. In that year what is now Norwood Grove became a shooting estate with a lodge for the 5th Duke of Portland. The present mansion was built in the mid 19th century, and soon after it became the residence of Mr. Arthur Anderson, MP, one of the founders of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship line - the P. & O. After the death of Anderson in 1862, the mansion became the property of the Nettlefold family, the screw manufacturers which became part of Guest, Keen and Nettlefold. The Nettlefolds left in 1913. After the 1914-18 war, the local residents launched a fighting fund to save Norwood Grove from building development and the open space was dedicated for ever to the use of the public by the Prince of Wales at a gala opening in November 1926. The top of Norwood Grove near the house is 300 feet above sea level and gives very wide views to the south and west towards the North Downs and Windsor Castle. In this direction the office blocks in the centre of Croydon look close while beyond and to the left are the wooded heights of Croham Hurst and Addington Hills.

The view is from Norwood Grove. Until 1635, Norwood Grove formed part of the Great Streatham Common, which was referred to in the Domesday Book as Lime Common and stretched from Norbury to Tulse Hill. In that year what is now Norwood Grove became a shooting estate with a lodge for the 5th Duke of Portland. The present mansion was built in the mid 19th century, and soon after it became the residence of Mr. Arthur Anderson, MP, one of the founders of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship line - the P. & O. After the death of Anderson in 1862, the mansion became the property of the Nettlefold family, the screw manufacturers which became part of Guest, Keen and Nettlefold. The Nettlefolds left in 1913. After the 1914-18 war, the local residents launched a fighting fund to save Norwood Grove from building development and the open space was dedicated for ever to the use of the public by the Prince of Wales at a gala opening in November 1926. The top of Norwood Grove near the house is 300 feet above sea level and gives very wide views to the south and west towards the North Downs and Windsor Castle. This is looking south-westwards. This was a day of sunshine and heavy showers.

View south-east across the roofs of Norbury and Thornton Heath towards Croydon's towering skyline. The unfortunate recent steroidal (and Carbuncle Cup-nominated) addition on the right is its new tallest building, the Tower at Berkeley Homes's Saffron Square development. Here, the sharp winter sunshine has bleached it of its virulent colour, which renders it slightly more palatable, as does the distance between viewer and subject. The house and its park were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1926. The park covers some 32 acres and is on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

At around 300 feet high, the park commands a fine prospect over the surrounding areas. This is an inspirational view of the suburban roofs of Norbury and Mitcham. It is pretty much the reverse of this view: Image The house and its park were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1926. The park covers some 32 acres and is on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

An area just outside the formal gardens surrounding the house. The house and its park were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1926. The park covers some 32 acres and is on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

Until 1635, Norwood Grove formed part of the Great Streatham Common, which was referred to in the Domesday Book as Lime Common and stretched from Norbury to Tulse Hill. In that year what is now Norwood Grove became a shooting estate with a lodge for the 5th Duke of Portland. The present mansion was built in the mid 19th century, and soon after it became the residence of Mr. Arthur Anderson, MP, one of the founders of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship line - the P. & O. After the death of Anderson in 1862, the mansion became the property of the Nettlefold family, the screw manufacturers which became part of Guest, Keen and Nettlefold. The Nettlefolds left in 1913. After the 1914-18 war, the local residents launched a fighting fund to save Norwood Grove from building development and the open space was dedicated for ever to the use of the public by the Prince of Wales at a gala opening in November 1926. The top of Norwood Grove near the house is 300 feet above sea level and gives very wide views to the south and west towards the North Downs and Windsor Castle.

At around 300 feet high, the park commands a fine prospect over the surrounding areas. Beyond the three oaks (and unidentified conifer) are the suburban roofs of Norbury and Streatham Vale. The house and its park were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1926. The park covers some 32 acres and is on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

At around 300 feet high, the park commands a fine prospect over the surrounding areas. This is an inspirational view of the suburban roofs of Norbury and Streatham Vale. The house and its park were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1926. The park covers some 32 acres and is on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. The nearest houses are in Covington Way.