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View of the bridge over the grotto showing the decorative cast-iron railings, situated at the western end of the garden atPark Hill, Streatham Common North.  Built in c.1830 by William Leaf a banker and silk merchant. Sir Henry Tate, the sugar magnate (Tate and Lyle), art collector and philanthropist lived here from 1885.  Bought and converted to St.Michael's Convent in 1923, the building and grounds were sold to be redeveloped as a luxury residential complex in 1999.  It is a Grade II* listed building. Ref. LP18

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Image type:	Photograph
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Ref:	02326
Identifier:	LP18
Date:	2000

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