Outflow from lake in Ravensbury Park
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Outflow from lake in Ravensbury Park
Image: © Marathon Taken: 2 May 2012
The lake was formed in the 1970s in connection with the Watermeads housing development on its north side. It has matured remarkably quickly. It is fed by the River Wandle which flows parallel to the lake and to the south. The photograph is taken from a footbridge carrying the Wandle Train over the outflow from the lake which rejoins the Wandle just behind. The Wandle Trail continues along the path ahead with the Wandle itself just to its left. Ravensbury Park was at one time part of the Ravensbury Estate. The estate was eventually broken up in 1929 and much was developed for housing, except for the present Ravensbury Park. This was bought jointly by Mitcham Council and Merton & Morden Council for £5,310. It was opened to the public in May 1930. The Wandle and its branches are the main feature of the park.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.395211
Longitude
-0.175922