The Man who conquered the Matterhorn – Edward Whymper
Kennington born Edward Whymper was a famed mountaineer who climbed many of the world's most treacherous summits. He was the first to ascend several of the highest peaks in the…
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…
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…
Kennington’s Royal Palace and Edward the Black Prince
Kennington's connections with royalty have been long established but it was in 1337 that it forever became linked with that of the Prince of Wales. This was when King Edward…
London’s first Carbon Neutral Office building
London’s first carbon-neutral office building has taken a step forward after getting the go-ahead from Lambeth council. The development known as Paradise will replace the disused Costa Coffee roastery on…
Necropolis Railway – end of the line
For 87 years, from 1854 until 1941, the London Necropolis Railway - ran an almost daily service from Waterloo Station to Brookwood Cemetery, carrying anything up to 2,000 bodies a…
The true home of football
Kennington's collection of football firsts First football club, first International game and the first FA Cup final Kennington has had a long association with Cricket. In fact, Kennington common was…
Electric Taxis first seen on the streets of Kennington in 1897
In 1897 Electric Taxis were operating on the streets of London. Service however was only to last 2 years before the company failed.