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The Man who conquered the Matterhorn – Edward Whymper

The Man who conquered the Matterhorn – Edward Whymper

Posted by By spikewarren 05/12/2021Posted inFamous People, Firsts
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…
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London’s first Carbon Neutral Office building

London’s first Carbon Neutral Office building

Posted by By spikewarren 22/05/2021Posted inArchitecture, Firsts
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…
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Old Paradise Street and Gardens

Old Paradise Street and Gardens

Posted by By spikewarren 22/05/2021Posted inParks
It is perhaps one of the more unusual street names in Kennington, but its name gives a clue to its past and perhaps to its potential future. Today the word…
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Cold War Biological Tests Carried Out On The Northern Line
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Pen drawing of Dr Francis Moore
Old Moore – Astrologer And Mystic
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Kennington home to the Lambeth Drug Mill
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