Chandos Recreation Ground
Introduction
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Chandos Recreation Ground
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 4 Sep 2019
A name linked with the history of the area. In the 18th century nearby Canons Park was the home of James Brydges, Duke of Chandos. The name can be traced back to a village called Candos in Normandy. The title ceased to exist in 1789 when the last Duke of Chandos died with no heir.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.603946
Longitude
-0.284538