For it was 154 years ago that Palace took part in the first-ever FA Cup draw – back on 11th November, 1871 – holding Hitchin Town 0-0, before going on to reach the inaugural competition's semi-final.

Otiss safety brake innovation, patented on January 15, 1861, made elevators safe and ... at the New York Worlds Fair held at the Crystal Palace. Standing on the platform with an axe-wielding ...