54-646: Sydenham Heritage Church , originally known as the Colombo Street Methodist Church or Colombo Street Wesleyan Church or Colombo Road Wesleyan Church was a heritage-listed stone church building located in Sydenham , an inner suburb Christchurch , New Zealand. It was registered as a "Historic Place – Category II" by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust . Christchurch was mainly an Anglican settlement. The congregation of Methodists
108-578: A 5.1 mi (8.2 km) tributary of the River Ravensbourne straddles the east of Lower Sydenham along the Hayes railway line . The nearest Met Office climate station is based in Greenwich Park : See Climate of London for additional climate information. The Beast of Sydenham of 2005, was a large, panther-like black animal, which had been spotted around the area, and attacked a man. The beast
162-561: A bakery, bookshop and several restaurants and chains stores. Furthermore, Sydenham is noted for the number of independent coffee shops. There is a Post Office branch and many estate agents. After recent closures, Natwest remains the only bank with a branch in the High Street. The first ever location of the Morley's chicken chain opened in Sydenham in 1985, and remains in operation today. Since
216-471: A crockery and china shop in the area so named by its owner, Charles Prince, after the north-west Kent town of Sydenham , which is now a London suburb within the London Borough of Lewisham . At a meeting regarding the formation of a borough council for the area, brought on by growth in the area, surveyor and future mayor Charles Allison advocated for the area to be named Sydenham, after the shop. The name
270-627: A demolition company without the knowledge or consent of the owners, and without authorisation from the Historic Places Trust, the council archaeologist (who approves demolition applications) or the National Civil Defence Controller (who oversees earthquake responses). A police complaint has been lodged, and an enquiry into the unauthorised demolition is likely. It subsequently emerged that the demolition had been sought and approved by Civil Defence, although approval of demolition
324-459: A demolition consent. This was also withdrawn amidst community resentment. The building was purchased in 2001 by the newly formed Sydenham Heritage Trust with the help of a Christchurch City Council interest free loan. Restoration and earthquake strengthening was an ongoing activity of the trust. The building was damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake . It was subsequently demolished by
378-933: A joint sixth form. According to the 2011 census, the SE26 postcode area had a population of 28,378, with 13,714 males and 14,664 females. Sydenham is served by National Rail and London Buses for its public transport. Sydenham is located in Travelcard Zones 3 and 4. The area is served by routes 75 , 122, 176 , 181, 194 , 197 , 202, 227, 352, 356 , 363, 450 and N63 linking Sydenham to Central London, Lewisham , Catford , Croydon , Thornton Heath , Bromley , Shirley , Peckham , Camberwell , Elephant & Castle , Blackheath , Forest Hill , Penge , South Norwood and Grove Park . The South Circular Road passes close by in Forest Hill. High Street improvements being funded by Transport for London from September 2012 are making
432-752: A population density of 198 people per km . Sydenham Central had a population of 138 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 24 people (21.1%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 12 people (9.5%) since the 2006 census . There were 57 households, comprising 81 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.35 males per female. The median age was 30.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 15 people (10.9%) aged under 15 years, 48 (34.8%) aged 15 to 29, 72 (52.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 3 (2.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 67.4% European/ Pākehā , 13.0% Māori , 2.2% Pasifika , 21.7% Asian , and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
486-420: A reservoir was constructed in Sydenham. However, the canal was never successful and closed in 1836 resulting in it being the first canal to be abandoned by an Act of Parliament. The London & Croydon Railway purchased the canal for £40,250 and quickly converted the alignment for a railway from London Bridge to West Croydon , opening in 1839. After the railway opened potential gas companies began to consider
540-522: A small settlement, a few cottages among the woods, whose inhabitants grazed their animals and collected wood. In the 1640s, springs of water in what is now Wells Park were discovered to have medicinal properties, attracting crowds of people to the area. Sydenham grew rapidly in the 19th century after the introduction of the Croydon Canal in 1809 which linked the Grand Surrey Canal to Croydon and
594-458: A very active community, with several groups concerning the local area. Sydenham Town is the local website for the area, where residents can also voice their opinions in an on-line form. The Sydenham Society is a Civil society formed in 1972 to represent the local community. It holds local events, works with organisations and authorities as well as campaigning for improvements to the area. Green Flag and Mayor of London Award winner, Sydenham Garden,
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#1732875891817648-566: Is a nature conservation area which runs along the River Pool from Catford. Additionally, located along the borders of Sydenham, there are Crystal Palace Park , Dulwich Woods , Southend Park and Sydenham Hill Woods . Alongside Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Woods is the Dulwich and Sydenham Golf course, dating back to 1893. Located on Lawrie Park Road, there is the Sydenham Tennis Club, while
702-790: Is a district of south-east London, England, which is shared between the London boroughs of Lewisham , Bromley and Southwark . Prior to the creation of the County of London in 1889, Sydenham was located in Kent , bordering Surrey . Historically, the area was very affluent, with the Crystal Palace being relocated to Sydenham Hill in 1854. Today, Sydenham is a diverse area, with a population of 28,378 (2011 census) and borders Forest Hill , Dulwich , Crystal Palace , Penge , Beckenham , Catford and Bellingham . Originally known as Sippenham , Sydenham began as
756-736: Is a shopping centre in Sydenham. It has 44 tenants, including the Academy Gold Cinema. In July 2020, Christchurch-based retail chain Smiths City moved its flagship store to The Colombo centre. There are many restaurants and takeaway food establishments on Colombo Street. There is a vibrant art district in Sydenham with at least five art galleries located in Sydenham. These include Chambers Art Gallery, Jonathan Smart Gallery, Fiksate Studio & Gallery, Form Gallery, City Art Depot, and NZ Art Broker. Buildings feature street art works and many public art events have been held in Sydenham. As part of
810-769: Is also the location of the Sydenham Park allotments, the Sydenham electricity sub station which had a major fire in 2008 and the Sydenham Hill estate. Lower Sydenham & Bell Green is the location of the Sydenham Community Library, formerly run and funded by the local council. Alongside to the library is Home Park and the Home Park estate. The Bridge Leisure Centre is located on Kangley Bridge Road, near to Lower Sydenham railway station and an industrial estate home to Clarkes coach company, many other businesses and
864-689: Is held, where there are workshops, music, family activities etc. Sydenham has seven Conservation Areas : Cobbs Corner, Dulwich Village (covering Crescent Wood Road), Halifax Street, Sydenham Hill/Kirkdale, Sydenham Park and Sydenham Thorpes. Sydenham has the highest concentration of conservation areas in the London Borough of Lewisham A number of parks are within the Sydenham postcode. Mayow Park , Lewisham's oldest municipal park and Sydenham Wells Park are both Green Flag Awarded. Other open spaces in Sydenham include Alexandra Recreation Ground, Baxters Field, Home Park and Kirkdale Green. Riverview Walk
918-414: Is located on Dartmouth Road with Forest Hill Library and Forest Hill Pools alongside Thorpewood Avenue. Green Flag awarded Sydenham Wells Park , the location of the once famous Springs is one of the largest parks within the postcode. In the area where West Hill (later renamed Westwood Hill) and Crystal Palace Park Road raise in elevation and eventually meet, many fine villas were built in the latter half of
972-529: Is located on the large Norwood Ridge formed of London Claygate beds deposits; Sydenham Hill is one of the highest points in London at 367 feet (112 m). Sydenham Hill Wood is a nine-hectare nature reserve located west of Sydenham Hill Road, along with Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf course. The hill was once covered by the Great North Wood which covered all of Sydenham, Norwood, Woodside , Gipsy Hill etc. In
1026-608: Is separated from the central city by the South Island Main Trunk Railway and Moorhouse Avenue. State Highway 76 runs through the middle of Sydenham before connecting to the Christchurch Southern Motorway in the neighbouring suburb of Spreydon to the west. A number of suburbs are located to the south of Sydenham at the base of the Port Hills , including Somerfield , Beckenham and Cashmere . To
1080-542: The 2013 census , and an increase of 948 people (18.4%) since the 2006 census . There were 2,583 households, comprising 3,057 males and 3,045 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female, with 810 people (13.3%) aged under 15 years, 1,659 (27.2%) aged 15 to 29, 2,721 (44.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 909 (14.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 74.2% European/ Pākehā , 9.0% Māori , 4.4% Pasifika , 17.4% Asian , and 3.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
1134-600: The Gothic Revival style in 1877 by the Melbourne architectural firm of Crouch and Wilson who had earlier designed the Durham Street Methodist Church. Construction was supervised by local architect Thomas Lambert and the building was officially opened in February 1878. With population in Sydenham declining due to industrialisation of the suburb during the 1960s, and with church attendance generally dropping,
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#17328758918171188-526: The Transport for London and Lewisham Council funded high street upgrade in 2012–13, there is now a monthly market located within the pocket squares, known as "Queensthorpe Square" and "Venner Square". The 18th century Greyhound pub, demolished by a developer without council permission in 2013, was rebuilt and reopened in 2017. Several new businesses such as a Sainsburys Local opened 2016 and Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward Estate Agents in 2021/22. Sydenham has
1242-532: The city centre , on and around the city's main street, Colombo Street . It is a residential, retail and light industrial suburb. While the Sydenham area had seen development from the earliest days of European settlement in Christchurch, it was originally split between the Heathcote and Spreydon road districts instead of being a locality of its own right. The name Sydenham originally referred only to "Sydenham House",
1296-762: The 1980s. In 1872, the Children's Hospital, Sydenham opened. It closed in 1991, its services being now part of the University Hospital Lewisham . In 1884, Upper Sydenham railway station opened on the Crystal Palace and South London Junction Railway linking Crystal Palace to London Victoria via Peckham Rye. The station and the line were poorly used despite new houses being built in the area, as passengers preferred to use other stations near-by, Sydenham Hill (opening in 1863), Crystal Palace (Lower Level) and Sydenham which were on more direct routes. The ill fate of
1350-495: The 19th Century it was home to the spa and health resort of Sydenham Wells . The western parts of Sydenham, from Upper Sydenham and Forest Hill towards Crystal Palace Park is a more leafy, suburban area with some parts like the Lawrie Park and Thorpes areas being more affluent than others. Lower Sydenham at the bottom of more gentle slopes being east of Upper Sydenham, south of Forest Hill and west of Bellingham. The River Pool ,
1404-816: The Beckenham and Sydenham Cricket Ground and the Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre are both located in the Lower Sydenham industrial estate. Sydenham Arts is a local charitable organisation, promoting the arts for the local community, which provides free and ticketed cultural events at several festivals through the year. There are five non-religious primary schools in Sydenham (Alexandra, Adamsrill, Eliot Bank, Haseltine and Kelvin Grove) and three religious schools (St. Michael's, St Philip Neri and St. Bartholomew's Church of England). Sydenham contains two secondary schools,
1458-753: The Beckenham and Sydenham Cricket Ground. Bell Green retail park houses the Sydenham Gas Works and a large Sainsbury's superstore, formally part of the Savacentre brand. Other retailers include B&Q , Currys PC World , Next (with Costa Coffee ), Aldi and McDonald's among others. The section of Kangley Bridge Road that runs south of Lower Sydenham Station is in the London Borough of Bromley and provides land for local employment. Sydenham's main commercial area begins on Kirkdale around Cobbs Corner, continuing onto Sydenham Road, often known as "Sydenham High Street". It houses many independent shops, including
1512-617: The Crystal Palace (until it burned down in 1936), and Sydenham became a fashionable area with many new houses being built. In 1871 the French impressionist painter Camille Pissarro produced The Avenue, Sydenham , a largely still recognisable view on today's Lawrie Park Avenue; the painting is now owned by the National Gallery . In 1860 the Walter Cobb department store at Lawrie Place, Kirkdale (now known as Cobbs Corner) opened, lasting until
1566-584: The Crystal Palace in 1936 saw patronage reduced and the route finally closed in 1954. Sydenham was attacked by enemies during the Second World War . The gas works were a target, but were never damaged. The railway which ran through Upper Sydenham station was damaged, and some homes in the area were destroyed. Sydenham is divided into several localities: Sydenham Hill in the Boroughs of Lewisham and Southwark runs alongside Dulwich and Sydenham Woods on one of
1620-645: The English cricketer spent time in 2020 working with the Sydenham Cricket Club. The Christchurch South Police Station is located on Colombo Street in Beckenham. The previous police station for Sydenham was in Stanley Street, and was replaced by the Christchurch South station. It was opened in 2009 by the minister of police Judith Collins . The building cost $ 7.5 million to build. Sydenham School, on
1674-535: The London end serving both Sydenham Hill and the College area of Dulwich. Upper Sydenham is also located on Sydenham Hill and is a part of the Parish of St Bartholomew . It is diverse both racially and in terms of income; the central section of Kirkdale was Sydenham's original High Street. Renamed "Kirkdale" in 1936, the area now has a small range of shops including Tesco Express , local pubs and off-licences. Sydenham School
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1728-611: The Sydenham area with the Crystal Palace and District Gas Company having works at Bell Green, which continued production until 1969; a retail park now occupies most of the site. In 1851 the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park was housed in an immense glass building, called the Crystal Palace . In 1854 the building was bought by a private company, dismantled and re-erected at Penge Peak on Sydenham Hill (now Crystal Palace Park ). Exhibitions, concerts, conferences and sporting events were held at
1782-655: The Sydenham master plan, artwork was installed on Colombo street as a gateway into Sydenham. North of Brougham Street, there are many light industrial businesses located in Sydenham. Sydenham Park is public open space that also acts as the home ground for Sydenham Cricket Club, Sydenham Lawn Bowls Club, Sydenham Hockey Club and Sydenham Rugby Club. All four clubs have provided players for their respective New Zealand teams. These including Blair Hartland , Lee Germon , Rob Nicol , Chad Bowes and Stephen Fleming for cricket , Gary Lawson for Bowls, John Radovonich for hockey and Charlie Oliver for rugby union . Ben Stokes ,
1836-583: The church closed in 1971. The Seventh-day Adventist Church leased the building for a time, before it was sold to the Christian Congregational Church of Samoa . The Samoan congregation built a new church in Linwood in 1997 and a property developer applied for a demolition consent, which sparked a public outcry. The Samoan congregation sold the church to another developer in 1999, whose initial plans of conversion into apartments were changed in 2001 to
1890-562: The corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets, was first opened in 1872 and known as Colombo Road School. The land cost one hundred pounds to purchase and a further 862 pounds to build the school. By March 1873, there were almost 400 children enrolled. The school was renamed Sydenham school in 1880. At one stage it was the largest school in New Zealand. The school was closed in December 2000. In 2021, There were no primary or secondary schools within
1944-430: The east, Sydenham is separated from neighbouring St Martins by the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River , and from Waltham by Waltham Road. Sydenham comprises four statistical areas. Sydenham Central is almost entirely commercial and light industry. Sydenham West, North and South are primarily residential. Sydenham Central covers 1.21 km (0.47 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 240 as of June 2024, with
1998-603: The highest points of Greater London being 112 metres above sea level. From here, the City of London skyline is visible. Sydenham Hill has an abandoned railway tunnel from the Crystal Palace and South London Junction Railway located within the Woods. Another railway tunnel (one of the longest in Britain being 1,958 metres) goes beneath on the Chatham Main Line with Sydenham Hill station at
2052-644: The increasingly busy Sydenham Road (A212) more user friendly. So far, Kirkdale to Mayow Road has been completed, with Mayow Road to Kent House Road currently, as of December 2013, being upgraded. The Kent House Road to Bell Green section is still waiting for funding to be found. Sydenham is approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) to the south east of Charing Cross . It is also at the centre of many of south London's major shopping districts being 3 mi (5 km) south of Lewisham, 3.2 mi (5.1 km) north west of Bromley and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 mi (5.6 km) north of Croydon. Upper Sydenham and Sydenham Hill
2106-439: The nineteenth century. Designed in revival architectural styles, fashionable at the time, most of the properties were three or four stories high and large enough to attract more affluent residents. UK Census records suggest that many employed one or more live-in domestic staff. One of the more unusual residential streets, due to its circular arrangement is Charleville Circus, subject of an in-depth One-place study . Upper Sydenham
2160-519: The population of the suburb had more than doubled since its formation, making it the largest borough in New Zealand. It had roughly 2500 buildings with a combined value of roughly one million pounds, 26 miles (42 km) of roads, and 95 gas lamps for street lighting. On 31 March 1903, the borough amalgamated with the City of Christchurch and became a suburb. At that time Sydenham already had its own swimming-baths, fire-engine, cemetery and recreation grounds. The shopping precinct located on Colombo Street
2214-409: The private Sydenham High School and the state Sydenham School . Both of these schools are exclusively for girls. Forest Hill (for boys) is just outside Sydenham across from Mayow Park. Other secondary schools close by include Harris Bromley (for girls), Harris Crystal Palace, Sedgehill and the private Dulwich College . There are no colleges in Sydenham, but Sydenham and Forest Hill schools have
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2268-700: The south, the Sydenham Post Office and the Sydenham Heritage Church formed an entry into the strip shopping area along Colombo Street, but the church was controversially demolished shortly after the February earthquake. Nazareth House Chapel is located west of Sydenham Park and belongs to a retirement village. Blackheath Place are residential brick terrace houses that are rather uncommon in New Zealand. Three registered cottages are located in Shelley and Tennyson Streets. The Colombo shopping centre
2322-572: The suburb of Sydenham. Somerfield School takes students to the west of Colombo Street and south of Brougham Street. Waltham School takes students to the east of Colombo Street and south of Moorhouse Avenue. Addington School takes students to the west of Colombo Street and to the north of Somerfield school's zone. Beckenham School takes students to the east of Colombo Street and south of King and Huxley Streets. [REDACTED] Media related to Sydenham, New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons Sydenham, London Sydenham ( / ˈ s ɪ d ən ə m / )
2376-563: Was 31.6, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 49.1% had no religion, 35.1% were Christian , 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 3.8% were Hindu , 1.0% were Muslim , 1.3% were Buddhist and 4.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,371 (25.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 816 (15.4%) people had no formal qualifications. 588 people (11.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
2430-546: Was 34.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.0% had no religion, 32.6% were Christian , 2.2% were Buddhist and 4.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (22.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 6 (4.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 42,100, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 18 people (14.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
2484-399: Was agreed upon, and Sydenham Borough Council came into existence in 1876. The first council and its mayor, George Booth, were elected in 1877. The population of the borough around this time was between five and six thousand, a number which doubled by the end of the 19th century, making it among the largest boroughs in New Zealand at the time. Sydenham quickly flourished as a suburb. By 1902,
2538-535: Was badly affected by the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes with many commercial buildings demolished. Approximately 35 sites lost buildings. The Christchurch City Council produced a master plan in 2012 for redeveloping Sydenham after the earthquakes. The business district located south of Moorhouse Avenue was nicknamed "SoMo" by Lonely Planet in 2012. There were around 800 businesses employing 5000 people in Sydenham in 2013. The business precinct had branded itself as "Sydenham Quarter". This marketing campaign
2592-451: Was decided to constitute Christchurch South as a separate circuit, and that St James was too small and poorly placed, a new site was sought. Land on Colombo Road was purchased, but it was exchanged in October 1876 for a larger section further south at the intersection of Colombo Road (since renamed as Colombo Street) and Pound Road (since renamed as Brougham Street). The building was designed in
2646-464: Was formed in 2002. It is a charity which is involved in improving the health of residents in the boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham. Sydenham with Forest Hill won a bid for the national Portas Pilot competition which provided a grant to improve high streets; extra money was provided from Lewisham Council and private developers. Annually every summer since 2009, the Sydenham Arts Festival
2700-552: Was part of the Sydenham master plan. The Sydenham school site surrounded by Colombo, Brougham, Buchan and Waverley streets was purchased by the New Zealand Government from the Christchurch City Council for $ 4.5 million dollars in 2015. This was then sold to Fletchers who built 76 terrace style houses on the site and named the development "350 Colombo". Sydenham is located near the centre of Christchurch, and
2754-406: Was possibly in excess of its legal powers. After the rubble sat in the site for several years, it was removed in mid-2017. On 24 June 2005, the building was registered as a Category II heritage item, with the registration number being 3137. Sydenham, New Zealand Sydenham ( / ˈ s ɪ d ən ə m / ) is an inner suburb of Christchurch , New Zealand, 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) south of
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#17328758918172808-599: Was small, but they had a significant presence. They built the first stone church in Canterbury in 1864, the Durham Street Methodist Church . The growth of the congregation, mainly in the working class suburb of New Town (now called Sydenham), required another church. St James church was relocated from Montreal Street in the Christchurch Central City to one of the small streets of New Town. When it
2862-465: Was that 2,838 (53.6%) people were employed full-time, 669 (12.6%) were part-time, and 204 (3.9%) were unemployed. Sydenham has a number of heritage buildings registered by Heritage New Zealand , with some already lost or to be lost due to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake . The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Woolstore in Durham Street is the only Category I heritage building. Coming from
2916-422: Was that 93 (75.6%) people were employed full-time, 9 (7.3%) were part-time, and 3 (2.4%) were unemployed. The residential areas of Sydenham cover 1.52 km (0.59 sq mi). They have an estimated population of 6,670 as of June 2024, with a population density of 4,388 people per km . The residential areas had a population of 6,105 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 549 people (9.9%) since
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