Kennington Park History Quiz

The park’s new History Boards, opened in December 2021, were conceived, written and designed by the Friends of Kennington Park, to celebrate the rich history of Kennington and its park. Kings and Cricket, Charlie Chaplin, Chartists, pop stars and parakeets – they’re all right here!

There’s so much interesting stuff on the boards – have a look next time you’re in the park and have a go at our Kennington Park History Quiz below - you will find all the answers on the History Boards!

About the Quiz

The prizes? First prize is a pizza (of your choice) for two at Collective Café in the park – yum! Second prize is a coffee and a pastry.

How to take part? To be considered, please complete the form below or download the quiz and send by email to info@kenningtonpark.org or by post to Friends of Kennington Park, Prince Consort Lodge, Kennington Park Place, SE11 4AS.

Entries must be in by noon on Monday, 9th January 2023. The first correct entry drawn at random will win, and the judges’ decision is final. We are unable to enter into any correspondence. Answers will be in the next issue of Parklife.

Don’t forget to fill in your name and contact details on the entry form. If you don’t, we can’t include it in the draw. Good luck!

Click here to download the history quiz or complete form below

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Here's your chance to win!

First Name

Last Name

1. Which knight was a devastating striker?

2. What is only 8cm long but weighs as much as a pound?

3. What was a monster that wanted the vote?

4. Who liked clapping but preferred fighting?

5. Who tramped about before becoming very famous?

6. Who liked a Starry Night and a walk in the Park?

7. Who wanted everyone to have an inside loo?

8. Who worked in a pawn shop and founded an army?

9. Who was pink in the flower garden?

10. What was renamed and went to Morden?

11. Who was short of stone in 1531?

12. What ran across the common and changed its name?

13. Who was the Clerk who told tales?

14. Which fiery Jamaican was inspired by Haiti?

15. Which family did the Jacobites want on the throne?

16. In 1848, who got no pay but owned property?

17. Which bits of cow flew over London?

18. Whose inspiring words were carved in stone?

19. Who came with 11, won 14, took 245, then went home?

20. Which 20 year olds put their name on the benches?

Thanks for submitting!