10/09/2023
✨Alexandra Palace✨
Alexandra Palace opened in 1873 & is named after King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra of Denmark. It’s also referred to as The People’s Palace and Ally Pally.
The Palace has a rich history of both triumph🎥 & tragedy🔥! It’s the place where HD TV first began for Britain & the world, courtesy of the BBC. However, it wasn’t always as triumphant as just 16 days after opening, Alexandra Palace experienced its first fire! Then in the 40s, a World War 2 💣 caused structural damage & a second fire broke out in the 80s.
Ally Pally is an entertainment hub that hosts (or has previously hosted) huge musical events🎶, theatrical shows🎭, public roller skating🛼, ice skating⛸️ and of course television broadcasting 🎥. This year, it celebrated its 150th year anniversary.
We visited Ally Pally this summer and enjoyed the views of London’s skyline, beyond Alexandra Park, in which Alexandra Palace sits.
📍Alexandra Palace, Haringey, North London 🇬🇧