Last Alteration: Tuesday 13 November 2007
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY
The original palace, built 1873 as an environment and recreation centre, burnt down sixteen later! It was rebuilt within two years, and in 1900 an Act of Parliament created the Alexandra Palace and Park Trust to maintain the area and make it "available for the free use and recreation of the public forever." Another fire in 1980 again raged through the building, and it eventually reopened in 1988. It is now seen one of London's premier venues.
The first broadcasts by the BBC were made from the eastern wing of the Palace, and remained the corporation's main transmitting station until 1956.
How to get here:
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Rail: Alexandra Palace - Exit the station and then head up the hill to the Palace. Alternatively catch the W3 bus up the hill instead! +
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Bus: The Palace can be reached on the W3 bus, which runs between Wood Green and Finsbury Park. +
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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The Church Studios: 1.19 miles.
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Fitzroy Park (Frontier in Space): 2.20 miles.
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Favourite Dolls Factory (Spearhead from Space): 3.12 miles.
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Hampstead Heath (The Seeds of Death): 3.21 miles.
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Camden Town Deep Tube Shelters (The Sun Makers): 3.82 miles.
Further links about the location
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Alexandra Palace - Official site
Related Stories
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The Idiot's Lantern [23 Jan 2006]: Establishing shot of the Palace
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