old photos of Central Kennington

Last photos for now from the soon-to-be relaunched Lambeth Archives website

Kennington Cross, 1960

Kennington Cross, 1960. That lady looks like she’s moving at a leisurely pace. No way she’s going to make it all the way across in one journey.

from Kennington Cross towards Imperial Court, 1930

from Kennington Cross towards Imperial Court, 1930

the Elephant end of Kennington Lane, 1970

the Elephant end of Kennington Lane, 1970

pretty much the other side of the top of Kennington Lane, 1905

pretty much the other side of the top of Kennington Lane, 1905

The Windmill Fish Bar, 1972 - they should have kept that wonderful frontage

The Windmill Fish Bar, 1972 – they should have kept that wonderful frontage

Kennington Theatre, later a cinema, now a block of flats, Kennington Park Road, 1930

Kennington Theatre, later a cinema, now a block of flats, Kennington Park Road, 1930

The Salvation Army Citadel, 93 Kennington Lane, 1966

The Salvation Army Citadel, 93 Kennington Lane, 1966

what is now Pelican Nursery at Kennington Cross, 1972

what is now Pelican Nursery at Kennington Cross, 1972

more shops at Kennington Cross, 1972

more shops at Kennington Cross, 1972

amazing mural depicting a mediaeval village scene in Durning Library, 1952

amazing mural depicting a mediaeval village scene in Durning Library, 1952

Granada Bingo, Kennington Road, 1960, now Tesco Express

Granada Bingo, Kennington Road, 1960, now Tesco Express

4 thoughts on “old photos of Central Kennington

  1. thats where i spent my childhood my girlfriend was linda from the windmill fish bar. wow what a grand time we had down kennington lane area. thanks for the lovely memories. Ron Read

  2. Been living in the area for over 27 years. Fondly remember some of these places. Especially Bob White Who was my next door neighbour.

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