His Majesty's ship Crystal Palace
His Majesty's ship Crystal Palace: the training headquarters of the Royal Naval Division. Marching on board in mufti a ride on the sphinx the sleeping quarters the Egyptian court. During World War One the Crystal Palace and grounds were closed to the public and designated as the Royal Naval Shore Station HMS Victory but soon became known as HMS Crystal Palace and much of the Crystal Palace itself and many of the 1911 Festival of Empire buildings in the grounds were taken over as offices, billets and for training
Picture No
12014118
Media ID
46119902
Size
4647px x 6877px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Graphic, 6th February 1915
Date
1915
