Walking Tour – The Stealing of Kennington Common and Green Space Regained

A southern Kennington walk explores the enclosure of the common after the 1848 Chartist rally and later campaigns to reclaim public green space.

The route around Kennington, Oval and Vauxhall considers Chartism, the enclosure of the common, local gardens and parks, and community campaigns over public space. It meets on the pavement outside Oval station at 318 Kennington Park Road. Meeting instructions: Meet on the pavement outside Oval Station, 318 Kennington Park Road.