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The Rookery, Streatham: The Story Behind Streatham's Spa Turned Park

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Nestled across from a little-explored part of Streatham Common, it’s unlikely that you’d stumble across The Rookery unless you went looking for it.

Look for it you should – this quiet oasis of peace and floral blooms is one of South London’s hidden gems.

What’s So Special about Streatham’s Rookery?

What if I told you you could find the vestiges of a private garden that used to belong to a fashionable 18th century spa escape in Streatham of all places, would you be curious? You should be.