When the Pink Floyd came to Kennington Park
It was in April 1967 when Pink Floyd visited Kennington as part of their first-ever photoshoot. These were the very first publicity shots that anyone took of them. They were…
Clara the 20-year-old Rhino who died in a Lambeth Pub
In 1758, Clara the Indian rhino died at the Horse and Groom pub in Lambeth, after spending 17 years touring Europe. In that time she was seen by many famous naturalists and artists, and many important descriptions and depictions of rhinos were based on her
The Most Famous Dodo From Lambeth
Back in the Sixteenth Century - Lambeth was once the home of one the world's largest collections of curiosities (the Ark). When it opened it became a major attraction and…
Murder, Insanity and the making of the English Dictionary
A Murder in Lambeth It was approx. 2 am on the Saturday morning of February 17, 1872, when Lambeth residents were awakened by the unfamiliar sound of gunshots breaking through the…
Wee Willie Harris – Reasons to be Cheerful
Known as ‘Britain’s Wild Man of Rock’, Willie has topped the bill all over the world and performed with such legendary artists as Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Sir Cliff…
Ian Dury: New boots and Panties
It was on 22nd April 1974 that Ian Dury (12 May 1942 – 27 March 2000) first moved to Kennington. He was to take up an offer from Clive Davies a…
Melody 1971 Film
Described by Wes Anderson as one of his favourite films, Melody is a 1971 British Cult ‘coming of age movie that every resident of Kennington should make a point of…
Riverside film Location, that’s been home to Jeffrey Archer, John Barry & Bernie Ecclestone
Peninsula Heights, 93 Albert Embankment, London. SE1 7TY Peninsula Heights was formerly an office building built in the 1960s called Alembic House which was built for the United Nations Association.…
The Invasion has started
Look up and you might see some amazing street art - We've been invaded by French Street artist 'Invader' Kennington Lane by Samsun Kebab Shop 'Inky Aladdin Sane' Lambeth High…