Canons in the Frost
We loved the frosty mornings this January and we thought this would be a great opportunity to share some of the pictures we took of the...
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communityengagement
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Dovecote no longer at risk!
We are delighted to announce that the dovecote at Canons House & Grounds has been officially removed from Historic England’s Heritage at...
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communityengagement
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Canons Community Garden - Volunteer Update
Storm Arwen heralded the last venture out into the garden this week but despite the conditions, we harvested a beautiful crop of lettuces...
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communityengagement
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Canons Community Garden - Volunteer Update
I look at the green paste pouring out of my counter-top blender and think about the last few months. It's a blitz of carrots tops,...
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communityengagement
- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min
The Obelisk
Words by Southern Green (landscape architects) (Visualisation of proposed obelisk restoration in landscape setting) The Obelisk is a...
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communityengagement
- Jan 7, 2021
- 3 min
Running Track Update
Update - January 2021 Unfortunately we are unable to open the running track this January as planned. This is due to the latest...
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communityengagement
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
Community Walk Through Canons Grounds
On Saturday 8th August John and Philip from Tilhill led a guided walk through Canons Grounds to bring members of the local community up...
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communityengagement
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
Mitcham in the '40s, '50s and '60s
At the end of November, we embarked on a reminiscence project to understand more about what The Canons, and greater Mitcham, was like in...
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communityengagement
- Sep 18, 2019
- 1 min
Reminiscence Project
What was life like for teenagers growing up in Mitcham during the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s? The Canons house & grounds is hosting an upcoming...
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communityengagement
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Mitcham Heritage Day 2019
On Saturday 14th of September, Mitcham Heritage Day 2019 took place. Mitcham Cricket Green Community and Heritage organises one day for...
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communityengagement
- Jun 10, 2019
- 1 min
The Canons Archaeological Dig
On the 23, 24, and 25 of May, we held the first Canons Archaeological Dig with Addyman Archaeology coming down from Edinburgh to deliver...
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communityengagement
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
The Canons Playground Workshops
As part of the capital works at The Canons House & Grounds, we have a specialised playground design consultancy firm who are working on...
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communityengagement
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
The Canons & Mitcham Heritage Lessons
Over the Autumn term, The Canons House & Grounds and Mitcham Town Community Trust have been designing a set of lessons for Key Stage 2...
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communityengagement
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
Mitcham Heritage Day 2018
Every year, a number of the outstanding heritage buildings and organisations in Mitcham come together to celebrate Mitcham Heritage Day,...
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communityengagement
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
National Park City Week 2018
The Canons House & Grounds got into the spirit of National Park City Week in 2018 with a number of great events. A local provider of...
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communityengagement
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
Friends of the Canons
FroC helps protect and enhance the landscape of The Canons House & Grounds. They meet on the third Sunday of each month at 10.00 a.m. and...
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communityengagement
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min
The Canons Summer Garden Party
In June 2018, over 500 people attended the Canons Summer Garden Party which focused on heritage, health and well-being. We had many fun...
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communityengagement
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min
The Canons in View
In the spring and summer of 2018, 'Canons in View' ran as an after school study provision focusing on photography lessons, local history...
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communityengagement
- Feb 25, 2019
- 1 min
Updated Site Plan
As the work on site at The Canons House & Grounds draws closer, we have received an updated site plan. There are a few changes from the...
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