Inkerman Road is one of the ’Crimean’ streets of Kentish Town.
Inkerman Road and the neighbouring streets were all begun in 1856, at the end of the Crimean War.
Inkerman Road and Alma Street commemorate the Franco-British victories over the Russians in 1854. Lord Raglan (Raglan Street) was Commander-in-Chief of the Crimean campaign, and General Sir George Cathcart (Cathcart Street) his second-in-command. These four names were popular with Victorian builders all over the country.
Willes Road honours Lieutenant-General James Willes, Commander of the Royal Marines during the War - hence also the Crimea Tavern in Inkerman Road.
