Selhurst Selhurst Selhurst is a London suburb in the Borough of Croydon south-south-east of Charing Cross. The area is bounded by South Norwood, Croydon and Thornton Heath. The home stadium of Crystal Palace Football Club, called Selhurst Park, is sited at the northern end of the neighbourhood. The BRIT School, a performing arts school operated by The BRIT foundation, more commonly known for the BRIT Awards, is located in the area. Selhurst is named after the Anglo Saxon for "dwelling in a wood". Evidence of a Saxon settlement was found when the railway station was built. The land was once owned
Manoel Island Football Ground the clubs premises, including the stadium, on a number of times, but the issue of the legal title over the area remains a stumbling block for the club. Besides the Manoel Island Football Ground, Manoel Island is also home to another football pitch. This is commonly referred to as the "Gzira football pitch" and nowadays is used to host other events, such as the annual Luna Park and, more recently, the World Cup Village. The existence of the Gzira football pitch, which is situated right next to the bridge linking the Manoel Island with the mainland may also explain why