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Kennington Park is a public park in Kennington, south London and lies between Kennington Park Road and St. Agnes Place. It was opened in 1854 on the site of what had been Kennington Common , where the Chartists gathered for their biggest "monster rally" on 10 April 1848.
Kennington Park is a green space in suburban Kennington in South London, a short walk from Oval Underground station and not far from the well-known Oval Cricket Ground. It was opened in 1854 on the site of what had been Kennington Common, where the Chartists had gathered for their biggest "monster rally" on 10 April 1848.
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Introduction. Kennington Park is a mid-19th century public park. Originally covering eight hectares, it had been extended to 15 hectares by the 1970s. Terrain. Largely flat. The following is from the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
Nov 29, 2016 · Located to the north of Brixton, Kennington Park is a large public park with a rich history, full of important events, protest, politics, cricket and, sadly, a terrible tragedy. The common was first recorded in 1600, with the famous Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens being laid out nearby in 1661.
A lovely park in South East London with a fascinating history, featuring interesting buildings and Victorian features, a beautiful flower garden, diverse wildlife and a wonderful collection of trees and plants.
Kennington Park is a green space in suburban Kennington in South London, a short walk from Oval Underground station and not far from the well-known Oval Cricket Ground. It was opened in 1854 on the site of what had been Kennington Common, where the Chartists had gathered for their biggest "monster rally" on 10 April 1848.
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At about 15 hectares (35 acres), Kennington Park is a reasonably sized Victorian park with plenty of history. It is, in some ways, the south of the river's equivalent of Hyde Park (though it is not a Royal Park). There was a place of execution (equivalent to Tyburn - now Marble Arch).
