The Water Garden, Cannizaro House
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The Water 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 Water Garden which features a variety of plants and shrubs bordering a small stream fed by natural spring water. Beyond is the Italian Garden - see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3059485
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Image Location
Latitude
51.422617
Longitude
-0.233227