Plague Houses, Kennington Road, Kennington, c. 1860

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The Old Plague Houses in Kennington Road.

A row of terraced cottages, so called because they were used as a murtuary for victims of the Great Plague. They were demolished in the late 19th century.

The corner of the Vestry Hall (Old Town Hall) can be seen on the right.