Displaying tile grottoes near Commonside West
Area | Mitcham |
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Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
Picture Reference | Mit_TomFrancis_A6 |
Original Format | Photo |
Photographer / Origin of Photo | Tom Francis |
Notes / History | Grottoes were built to raise funds for spending at the annual MItcham fair. These elaborate mounds, some up to 4 feet high, were constructed from shells, bits of broken pottery or old roof tiles, and decorated with flowers, mirror-glass and tiny dolls. |