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Why a Kennington school is one of UK's 'at risk' buildings

The former Kennington Boys' school is among an amusement park, a gothic coastal villa, one of the world's first tennis pavilions, which have all be named as some of the country's most at-risk Victorian buildings.
The 10 sites on the list, drawn up annually by the Victorian Society, are the ones the charity deems most in need of rescue.

All are at least Grade II listed, signifying their historical or architectural importance.

Their listed status means the structures are already subject to protection, but the society warned the regulations may not be enough without further action.

So why is this building in Kennington so significant? ´óÏó´«Ã½ London's Harry Low has been finding out.

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