The Crystal Palace Foundation is a charity group established in 1979.
It was founded by a group of enthusiasts interested in the preservation of the site and history of The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, England and have been behind a number of suggested proposals for the site, including the successful establishment of a museum.
The foundation currently produces DVDs and publications on the history of the Crystal Palace and these are all available for sale from their website. ==External links==
- The Crystal Palace Foundation
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