I lived in De Laune Street from 1947 to 1973. Went to Henry Fawcett School and then Archbishop Tenison's at the Oval. Nothing but great memories even though we didn't have a bathroom (went to the publc baths in Lambeth Walk - a great experience), and our playgrounds were bombsites (the site of the old Kennington Theatre, which was hit during the war.)
I too remember going down to Bob White's (great to hear from the Whie family, by the way) and also to that little pub in Cleaver Square - the Prince of Wales - where we had some great evenings in the early 60s.

Post reply -->London Kennington Ron Condon 3 Feb

hi ilived in kennington i went to kennington manor school i lived in westcott road and then meadow road at the oval and later dorset road oppasite the belgrave childrens hospital i to had a great life enjoyed my child hood even though we were poor

Post reply -->London Kennington jean.cook63@btinternet.com 16 Jun

i forgot to say we also went bob whites and the chippy opposite kennington park

Post reply -->London Kennington jean.cook63@btinternet.com 16 Jun

I remember you. I also went to H. F., then Borough Beaufoy. Do you remember Miss Lane, Mr. Hunt and Mr. Jeremiah....very scary to 8-year old kids.

Post reply -->London Kennington Peter Fluke 21 Jun

I also went to Henry Fawcett School from 1956 to 1961. I lived in Ethelred Street, corner of Hotspur Street at the back of the Granada Kennington. Im currently putting a book together about growing up in the 1950's. My name is Brian Watson, my mothers maiden name was Davies, their family home was 138 Ethelred Street. Lovely memories, wonderful childhood. My Email is  Mail-me 

Post reply -->London Kennington Brian Watson 5 Sep

Does anyone remember a lady called Lilian Daisy Harper, who lived at 88 Kennington Road in 1928. She worked at a toilet preparations factory. Would really like any info you may have.

Post reply -->London Kennington Lisa 16 Jan

Would John Doyle who knew the Holland family at Pownall Terrace please contact me. My email address is.

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Thank you

Post reply -->London Kennington Patrick Holland. 6 Jan

Hi Everyone
I trained as a boy gardener in Kennington Park and I now live in Scotland. My main interest is finding more about Alfred George Hopkins, a studio potter working in Lower Kennington Lane in 1924-32. He moved to Broadstairs and died there. I appears he took over an old glassworks. Any information would be of great interest.
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Post reply -->London Kennington Jimmy Cox 11 Dec

Does anyone know of local carol services for Christmas 2009? Many thanks!

Post reply -->London Kennington catherine 4 Dec

There are lots of old photographs of Kennington Incl the Lambeth Walk and other areas of Lambeth on the landmark.lambeth.gov.uk web site. It was like going down Memory Lane for me browsing the Landmark web site.

Post reply -->London Kennington J Gray 1 Nov

Have lived in Lollard street for 16yrs now and recently saw the film S.W.A.L.K aka MELODY at the Media tech room BFI...starring Mark Lester! It opens with a slow shot panning back from the Houses of Parliament, where you can spot the old terrace houses and the church before it moves to the next shot of Kennington Cross Boy brigade marching!

Does anyone have photos/stories or maybe website info that I could research....for years I looked at vestry building beside the demolished church and didn't have a clue it was a vestry..........would be good to see photographs of interior and reason why it was demolished!

THANK YOU!

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Post reply -->London Kennington Patrick Waters 30 Oct

If you'd like to find out more about local healthcare, and how you can have your say - please get in touch with Keri or Catherine at the NHS Lambeth PPI (Patient & Public Involvement) Team. We send out regular e-bulletins, and let you know how you can shape health services. Thanks, Keri Lewis
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Post reply -->London Kennington Keri Lewis 20 Oct

I grew up at the Elephant and went to Kennington Secondary school back in the early 60's. Is the old school still there? What street was it on? anyone help?
Thanks, Norm

Post reply -->London Kennington Norm 10 Oct

Hello Norm.
Kennington secondary was in hackford rd,cormant rd,and they had an annexe in John Ruskin st,which was the old avenue school.I used to go there myself around the same time as you.
Mike.

Post reply -->London Kennington 15 Oct

hello Norm,
I went to Kennington secondary from 1958 to 1963.

If you remember there was the main school in Hackford road,
and the annex in Cormont road Brixton.
Hackford Rd. is Durand primary, and Cormont Rd is now Charles Edward brooke girls.
You can see both schools on google maps

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Post reply -->London Kennington Bill chesney 9 Jan

Looking for community hall, or nursery/one o'clock club we can hire for baby's 1st birthday, or does anyone have any other ideas! Was having it at our house, but the numbers are getting bigger and bigger!

Thanks

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Post reply -->London Kennington Jackie 18 Jun

Does anybody know anything about the Holland Family who lived at Pownall Terrace Kennington from 1903 to 1965. Please contact me if you do. Thanks

Patrick Holland

Post reply -->London Kennington lambeth@tadaust.org.au 14 Apr

hello Patrick,...hope you get this note...I lived at No. 7, next to your family from 1953 to 60.Knew your family quite well...Mr.andMrs. Bobby, Sandra.Mickey,Betty and Terry. Nice family. Whatat would you like to know.I am just setting up e mail address, Keep an eye. John

Post reply -->London Kennington John Boyle 21 Dec

Patrick, I have info on your family.My e-mail address is johnlboyle2hotmail.com

Post reply -->London Kennington John Boyle 1 Jan

John,
I've only just found your message about the Holland Family at Pownall Terrace. I am in touch with several of those who you mention. Could you please contact me. Thanks.
Happy New Year.

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Post reply -->London Kennington Patrick Holland. 6 Jan

John I have tried your email address but it did not work. My email address is.  Mail-me 

Thank you.

Post reply -->London Kennington Patrick Holland. 6 Jan

Does anyone remember Nell's shop along Kennington Road. I used to visit mt Gran in the late 1960s and loved going in this sweet shop. Always called Nell's. Also Bishops Park, as a little girl my Gran would take me and we would have a go at the pitch and put as well as the swings. I wondered if it was still there, have'nt visited for years. This is the stuff that memories are made of.

Post reply -->London Kennington AngelaBeeton7@aol.com 12 Apr

Does anyone remember Jimmy Cruse, he was my dad and lived in Wedgewood House, flats, from prewar until he got married to my mum June Debenham in 1954. They used to tell me such wonderful stories about growing up in Kennington. I never got tired of hearing them and now look at Kennington on the map and have fond memories myself. My dad's parents were called Tom and Lizzie Cruse, there was also their offspring Lizzie, Joey, Jimmy, Harry, Emmy, Mary and Ethel. I would love to hear from anyone who might have known them.

Post reply -->London Kennington AngelaBeeton7@aol.com 12 Apr