Johnstones 1818 directory index
This is the 1818 Johnstones London commercial guide which also includes a little pub history detail.
John Lockie in 1810 describes as :
"Kennington Lane (Lower) , branches off to the R, from the Plough and Harrow,
about a of a mile S. from Newington church, it extends to Kennington cross."
"Kennington Lane (Upper), is op. the last described, or is the continuation of it
to Vauxhall. "
Kennington lane, Lambeth
Length 676 yards. No. of Houses 121.
7 Cross, James, Cheesemonger & factor.
8 Bennett, Thomas, Butcher's salesman
11 Clayton, Joseph, Cooper & hoop bender
13 Badcock, J. B. Staffordshire warehouse
14 Stowers, John, Plumber and glazier
17 Crichton, Joseph, Uphold.er & underlaker
31. Blake, John, Bread and biscuit baker
Holland, John, Corn and flour dealer
Jordan, John, Stationer and bookseller
Kempster, John, Solicitor
Rivers & Co. Hard & soft soap manufacturer
Wheeler, George, Coach & cart wheeler