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Kennington Turnpike, showing the toll gate and house.  These roads were turned into turnpikes in 1717 and the system was abolished in 1873.  The church in the background is St. Marks Church, built in 1824, damaged during World War II and restored in 1949.  The church stands on the site of the Kennington Gallows. Copy of watercolour by G.Yates (1825), original held by donor, W. Plowden.  

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Collection:
Image type:	Watercolour/ Digital
Artist:	G Yates
Ref:	05203
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Date:	1825

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