Kennington Common
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Kennington Common was a swathe of common land mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth. It was one of the earliest venues for cricket around London, with matches played between 1724 and 1785.[1][2] The common was also used for public executions, fairs and public gatherings. Important orators spoke there, addressing crowds numbering tens of thousands.
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Kennington Common | |
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Type | Common land |
Location | London Borough of Lambeth |
Coordinates | 51.483°N 0.107°W / 51.483; -0.107 |
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