Kennington Observer
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We are a famously wonderful blog about all things in Greater Kennington, encompassing Kennington, Vauxhall, Oval, Elephant and Castle and Walworth.
Remember that little amphibious car thing that used to scurry around Vauxhall? Well after 8 years it’s back, and we give you the lowdown today over on the Observer. Oh, did we mention a bunch of bronze toilets as stools in Vauxhall? kenningtonrunoff.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Remember that little amphibious car thing that used to scurry around Vauxhall? Well after 8 years it’s back, and we give you the lowdown today over on the Observer. Oh, did we mention a bunch of bronze toilets as stools in Vauxhall? kenningtonrunoff.com
Today over on the Observer we check the art and Persian/Italian fare at Kennington Cross staple @doostamici . And new intern Pippa learns a lesson. kenningtonrunoff.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today over on the Observer we check the art and Persian/Italian fare at Kennington Cross staple @doostamici . And new intern Pippa learns a lesson. kenningtonrunoff.com
Say what you will, but Vauxhall at night is stunning.
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Say what you will, but Vauxhall at night is stunning.
Ever wondered when a Filipino burrito bar will finally grace Greater Kennington? Well your wish has been granted. Today over on the Observer we pay a visit to new kid on the block Eat the Sunshine, Down the Sun. But what did we find? kenningtonrunoff.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Ever wondered when a Filipino burrito bar will finally grace Greater Kennington? Well your wish has been granted. Today over on the Observer we pay a visit to new kid on the block Eat the Sunshine, Down the Sun. But what did we find? kenningtonrunoff.com
Did Guy Fawkes ever live in this house in Greater Kennington on the Embankment? Well the internet seems to think so and today over on the Observer we get to the bottom of things. kenningtonrunoff.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Did Guy Fawkes ever live in this house in Greater Kennington on the Embankment? Well the internet seems to think so and today over on the Observer we get to the bottom of things. kenningtonrunoff.com
The Prospect of Westminster and London copper engraving early 18th c. Lambeth Palace and what is now @gardenmuseum in foreground with long disappeared homes in Lambeth Rd.
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Prospect of Westminster and London copper engraving early 18th c. Lambeth Palace and what is now @gardenmuseum in foreground with long disappeared homes in Lambeth Rd.
Kenny needs you! What is Kenny, you ask? It’s only our own disused retro 1978 skatepark with period graffiti in Kennington Park. kenningtonrunoff.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Kenny needs you! What is Kenny, you ask? It’s only our own disused retro 1978 skatepark with period graffiti in Kennington Park. kenningtonrunoff.com
Egyptian funerary mask at Southwark Heritage Centre, Walworth.
October 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Egyptian funerary mask at Southwark Heritage Centre, Walworth.
Today over on the Observer we celebrate our own urban farmers market @ovalfarmersmarket . Which could use a bit of our help. It’s the antidote to Tesco! kenningtonrunoff.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today over on the Observer we celebrate our own urban farmers market @ovalfarmersmarket . Which could use a bit of our help. It’s the antidote to Tesco! kenningtonrunoff.com
Booo! Today over on the Observer we tell you about Return on the Living Dead night this Saturday at the Cinema Museum . It’s camp, is scary, it’s hilarious. It has punk music and nuclear weapons! kenningtonrunoff.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Booo! Today over on the Observer we tell you about Return on the Living Dead night this Saturday at the Cinema Museum . It’s camp, is scary, it’s hilarious. It has punk music and nuclear weapons! kenningtonrunoff.com
It’s all about murders and people who are dead ringers of Barbara Windsor today over on the Observer. We tell you about two fun upcoming talks at our own Durning Library. kenningtonrunoff.com/fun-talks-at...
October 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s all about murders and people who are dead ringers of Barbara Windsor today over on the Observer. We tell you about two fun upcoming talks at our own Durning Library. kenningtonrunoff.com/fun-talks-at...
Today over on the Observer we visit Newport St Gallery to catch the blockbuster collaboratively show by Hirst, Invader, and Shepard Fairley. You may think you don’t know the last two artists, but they’re everywhere. kenningtonrunoff.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today over on the Observer we visit Newport St Gallery to catch the blockbuster collaboratively show by Hirst, Invader, and Shepard Fairley. You may think you don’t know the last two artists, but they’re everywhere. kenningtonrunoff.com
Today over on the Observer we pop over to Park College for some killer and very affordable veg meal. It is staffed with people who have additional needs and even sells merch. And proof again, as if you didn’t know, that we can’t photograph food. kenningtonrunoff.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today over on the Observer we pop over to Park College for some killer and very affordable veg meal. It is staffed with people who have additional needs and even sells merch. And proof again, as if you didn’t know, that we can’t photograph food. kenningtonrunoff.com
Frying Pan Alley, c. 1860. It didn’t survive the construction of Albert Embankment, and was located approximately where the Park Plaza hotel now stands, in Vauxhall.
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Frying Pan Alley, c. 1860. It didn’t survive the construction of Albert Embankment, and was located approximately where the Park Plaza hotel now stands, in Vauxhall.
Have you ever wondered what’s behind this building with a giant stern popping onto Albert Embankment? Well it’s the International Maritime Organization and we’ve just had a backstage tour because we love you. But we had to employ some unique tactics for staff to join us. kenningtonrunoff.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Have you ever wondered what’s behind this building with a giant stern popping onto Albert Embankment? Well it’s the International Maritime Organization and we’ve just had a backstage tour because we love you. But we had to employ some unique tactics for staff to join us. kenningtonrunoff.com
Today over on the Observer we go all bookie and revisit our very own independent Bookshop. Located in Elephant, it needs our support as it has some not very nice neighbours. kenningtonrunoff.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today over on the Observer we go all bookie and revisit our very own independent Bookshop. Located in Elephant, it needs our support as it has some not very nice neighbours. kenningtonrunoff.com
Did you know we have a sports reporter? Today over on the Observer we dust off Mark who takes us on a tour of the historic Pavilion at the Oval. So can you. And we encounter an actual game! kenningtonrunoff.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Did you know we have a sports reporter? Today over on the Observer we dust off Mark who takes us on a tour of the historic Pavilion at the Oval. So can you. And we encounter an actual game! kenningtonrunoff.com
Pizza time! Today over on the Observer we check out the very hip pizzeria @4hundredrabbits in Elephant Park. Kinchi and walnut pizza? Bring it on! kenningtonrunoff.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Pizza time! Today over on the Observer we check out the very hip pizzeria @4hundredrabbits in Elephant Park. Kinchi and walnut pizza? Bring it on! kenningtonrunoff.com
The Houses of Parliament from the roof of Lambeth Palace Library. @lampallib
September 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Houses of Parliament from the roof of Lambeth Palace Library. @lampallib
Today over on the Observer we’ll tell tell you all about Open House London from a Greater Kennington perspective. Totally free, these places are all open for the next wee. Because, don’t we all like sticking our noses where they don’t belong? kenningtonrunoff.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today over on the Observer we’ll tell tell you all about Open House London from a Greater Kennington perspective. Totally free, these places are all open for the next wee. Because, don’t we all like sticking our noses where they don’t belong? kenningtonrunoff.com
Ever fancy having a poke around Lambeth Fire Station in Albert Embankment before it’s turned into a hotel? Tomorrow on the Observer we’ll tell you how!
September 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ever fancy having a poke around Lambeth Fire Station in Albert Embankment before it’s turned into a hotel? Tomorrow on the Observer we’ll tell you how!
Ever wonder what’s behind this strange statue? Well it’s the International Maritime Association and next week you can explore it for free! Hang in there and we’ll tell you how on Sunday!
September 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ever wonder what’s behind this strange statue? Well it’s the International Maritime Association and next week you can explore it for free! Hang in there and we’ll tell you how on Sunday!
The gardens of Lambeth Palace with the skyscrapers of Vauxhall beyond. Taken from the top floor of Lambeth Palace Library. @lampallib
September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The gardens of Lambeth Palace with the skyscrapers of Vauxhall beyond. Taken from the top floor of Lambeth Palace Library. @lampallib
Today over on the Observer is our second instalment of free events in the area and we find ourselves getting cultural at @cglartschool to see the free MA show. kenningtonrunoff.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today over on the Observer is our second instalment of free events in the area and we find ourselves getting cultural at @cglartschool to see the free MA show. kenningtonrunoff.com
You’ve seen it on the Tube now see it in the flesh! Today over on the Observer we check out The Chaos That Has Been and Will no Doubt Return over at Southwark Playhouse. Can Voice and Lewis escape Luton before they run out of gin? kenningtonrunoff.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
You’ve seen it on the Tube now see it in the flesh! Today over on the Observer we check out The Chaos That Has Been and Will no Doubt Return over at Southwark Playhouse. Can Voice and Lewis escape Luton before they run out of gin? kenningtonrunoff.com