The Italian Garden, Cannizaro House
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The Italian Garden, Cannizaro House
Image: © Marathon Taken: 25 Jul 2012
Cannizaro House and Park take their name from Francis Platamone, Duke of Cannizzaro, a Sicilian nobleman who resided here for a few years in the early 19th century. Although the Duke's links with the estate were brief, it has borne his name (although wrongly spelt) ever since. Cannizaro House is now a hotel. Merton Council's predecessor purchased the estate in 1948. The garden has well over 400 trees and shrubs. This is the Italian Garden which was originally the kitchen garden serving the main house and also supplying nearby houses with fruit and vegetables. It is now used for art productions and picnics.
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Image Location
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51.422972
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-0.232926