Local resident John Hawks explores the great Victorian houses of Sydenham Hill - some reinvented for new purposes, others lost to history.

Palaces on the Hill

An affectionate view of some of Sydenham Hill’s great Victorian houses - some which live on in new roles, but many others long gone, and some that Mother Nature has reclaimed in a gentle reproof for the follies of grandeur.

When: Thursday 15 January 2026, 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Where: The Phoenix Centre, Westow Street, London SE19 3AF
Further info: Booking £3: www.eventbrite.co.uk