Crystal Palace Destroyed By Fire -- A general view taken from the South Tower, which is the headquarters of the Baird Television showing the smouldering debris, with the West Tower, and Skelton of the Main Hall in the background. Scenes of the aftermath of the destruction of London's famous landmark, playground, and link with the Victorian Era, which was destroy by a fire that was the worst seen in London for many years. December 02, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).