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| | The Crystal Palace/ The Great Exhibition of 1851 |
 | | Numerous other sports, such as polo, rugby, cycling, archery, fishing, croquet, quoits, ice skating, gridiron and even roller hockey have taken place at Crystal Palace over the last 140 years and continue to do so today, with the National Sports Centre being a key element of the modern Crystal Palace Park. |
 | | The Crystal Palace was built at a time when sporting activity was becoming more popular and more formally organized. |
 | | Thus, for 140 years, Crystal Palace park has been the scene of innumerable contributions to the nation's social, scientific and sporting history. |
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