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 offers an affectionate look at these once-grand homes, from buildings that survive in new roles to those long vanished and even a few quietly reclaimed by nature as a gentle reminder of past ambitions.

When: Thursday 15 January 2026, 7.30pm to 9pm
Where: The Phoenix Centre, Westow Street, London SE19 3AF
Further info: Booking £3: www.eventbrite.co.uk