Bayliss, Jones & Bayliss

Fine sets of gates and railings in Grangewood Park, South Norwood
The following photos were kindly sent by Stephen Oxford, who is Secretary to the Norwood Society. Stephen has produced an informative booklet about the park.

Grangewood Park is an extensive area of parkland and woodland in South Norwood, London, bounded by Grange Road, Wharncliffe Road, and Ross Road. It covers an area of just over 27 ³⁄₄ acres and is managed by the London Borough of Croydon.

It was originally the grounds of  "Grange Wood", home of wealthy iron manufacturer, scientist and inventor Charles Hood. The house was built in 1861, when the grounds were laid out. The house and grounds were bought by Croydon Corporation in 1900. The house became a museum and the grounds a public park. The house fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1960, but the grounds remain as a much-loved public park.

It seems likely that the perimeter fencing and gates were installed by Croydon Council after they took over the estate in 1900. They are a fine example of Bayliss, Jones and Bayliss's wrought iron work, which hopefully will remain for many years to come.


From an old postcard. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


The fine gates at the southern entrance to the park. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


The gates at the northern entrance in Grange Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.

The gates at the junction of Wharncliffe Road, and Ross Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
 

Another view of the gates. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


Some of the ornamental ironwork at the southern end of the park. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
 
A close-up view of one of the gates at the southern entrance to the park. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.   Some of the fine ornamental ironwork in the gates at the end of  Ross Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


One of the maker's plates. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


The small gates in Ross Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


The other small gates, now disused, in Ross Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
 
A close-up view of the gates above. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.   One of the small gates in Grange Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
 

Two of the other small gates in Grange Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
 
The top of one of the gate piers in Ross Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.   The top of one of the gate piers in Grange Road. Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.


One of the gate catches.  Courtesy of Stephen Oxford.
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