Do you recognise these railings spotted around Greater Kennington? They once served a very different purpose saving lives. Today over on the Observer we pluck the story out of our best month of history posts. kenningtonrunoff.com

Today over on the Observer we continue our best history posts with one from March 2020. History tends to repeat itself, and we tell you about the last great plague of Greater Kennington. kenningtonrunoff.com

From baths to boxing to Bhuddism and now…. Nike Skate parking. The first in our Best of History posts, Today over on the Observer we tell you about the birth and evolution of the fascinating Manor Place Baths in Walworth. kenningtonrunoff.com

Ahead of our month of best history posts starting tomorrow. this is Greater Kennington in 1939. Kennington Park and the Oval are at the bottom

The Parish of St. Mary, Lambeth, c1824. After a miss a wrecking ball, St. Mary is now the @gardenmuseum .

Today over on the Observer we drag Phil to @mcandsonsvauxhall for some Thai delights. And is it Greater Kennington’s most handsome pub? Will it make our top 10? kenningtonrunoff.com

Full moon over Elephant and Castle, Friday night.

In our never ending quest for gastronomical perfection, today over in the Observer we pay a visit to a fast food joint. Who’s up for a homemade Filipino burrito? kenningtonrunoff.com

A very different looking Vauxhall station with guards, 1850’s

We know you could use a nice walk, so today over on the Runoff we take a stroll down Renfrew, a fascinating glimpse of late Victorian life. kenningtonrunoff.com

Today over on the Observer we’re serving a Christmas ghost story straight out of Vauxhall, circa 1880. The old House in Vauxhall, eeek! kenningtonrunoff.com

Mosaics celebrating the work of William Blake who lived in Lambeth North.

Children dancing around a Christmas tree in Kennington Park, 1955.

It’s rap! Is classical! It’s ABBA! It’s showtimes! It’s that time of year again when our mighty patch is graced by @brixchamber orchestra with two free concerts this weekend. kenningtonrunoff.com

Panetonne! Curated gins! Pig snouts! It’s that time of year again, the Observer bumper guide to Independent Shopping in Greater Kennington! kenningtonrunoff.com

Do you like tasting wine? Do you have £3? Today over on the Observer we tell you about a tasting on Monday night courtesy of @friendsofdurninglibrary in Kennington Cross. kenningtonrunoff.com

It’s that time of year again! Today over in the Observer we tell you about Open Studios weekend over at @pullensyards in Walworth. All the artists/craftspeople fling open their studios for us to have a snoop. And you might even end up with a necklace made from forks. kenningtonrunoff.com

We’ve dug it out from under our desk for you and here it is… our advent colander! Enjoy.

Mural, Venn Park Vauxhall.

Our buds over at @vauxhallfarm have transformed their cafe into Nana’s front room and we’re all invited for cocktails and 90’s tunes! If you have kids leave them at home as it’s just for us! kenningtonrunoff.com

It’s a camp film! In a church! With wine! Mince pies! What’s not to love? Today over on the Observer we tell you about one of the more bonkers events in the Greater Kennington cultural calendar. kenningtonrunoff.com

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

The Hidden River Effra seal, Offney Rd, Oval.

Interesting exhibit at Durning Library of letterpress prints by local artist until end of month. In the front space until the end of the month!

Today over on the Observer it’s our favourite time of the year (one of many). In the first of our free culture instalments, we tell you about #lambethhistoryfestival , which starts next week. kenningtonrunoff.com

Today over on the Observer we tell you about the Lionel Messi of his day, Richard Manks. And how his ability to walk helped to solidify the first sporting complex in the world. And in our very neighbourhood. kenningtonrunoff.com