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These can include being aware of your surroundings, especially at night, securing your home and possessions, and staying in well-lit, busy areas when possible. I had a knock at my door and a lovely person from Battersea who then proceeded to try and trick me into signing up. In St Mary’s Cemetery, Battersea Rise, lies the body of a dearly loved priest – John Bourdieu Wilkinson SSC. For those looking for a more active experience, the river is also popular for boating, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.

A number of race courses in the Nintendo DS version of the 2009 racing video game Dirt 2 are set in the general area of Battersea.Further north towards Chelsea is the Surrey Lane Estate, and on Battersea Park Road is the Doddington and Rollo Estate. It was during the tenure of the Wandsworth board that much of Battersea was developed; but such was the pace of development in Battersea that by 1887 it had a population sufficient to win the case for renewed local autonomy under the Metropolis Management (Battersea and Westminster) Act of 1887. It is also home to one of the best parks in London and has more than enough things to do and keep you busy. During their tenure, large tracts of land were sold, notably around 1761, and from 1835 to 1838, leading to the development of a plurality of smaller estates, which had implications for the later development of the area.

Menu items include pea and ham croquettes, truffle fries, ribeye steaks, mushroom risotto, and more. An instantly recognisable image of Battersea Power Station, comes from Pink Floyd’s album cover for Animals. The Battersea branchalso doubles as a neighbourhood bar in the evenings with occasional BBQ pop-ups. As of December 2022, the Grade II listed building was undergoing renovation back to its 1920s glory by its owner, the commercial property specialists W.They serve all-day brunch and lunch until 15:00, using fresh ingredients, often with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives available. Battersea was one of only three of the Abbey's demesne directly supervised by monks, rather than being let to tenants. The London Heliport, London's busiest heliport, sited on the Thames a half-mile north of Clapham Junction station. At the base of the Power Station you’ll also find Vagabond – a fun London wine bar where you can help yourself to all the wine you want!

As he sat on the Common, looking down over the fields blue with lavender, he dreamt that one day, if God wanted him to be a priest, he would build a church on this hill where the Faith would be proclaimed. Meaning ‘Jewel’ in Portuguese, this is an Iberian inspired rooftop bar and restaurant from Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, who has previously won two Michelin-stars. The borough elected the first black mayor [14] in London in 1913 when John Archer took office, and in 1922 elected the Bombay-born Communist Party member Shapurji Saklatvala as MP for Battersea; one of only two communist members of Parliament. Its famous abandoned power station is also the site of a few race tracks in a few console and PC games from the Dirt series. You’ll find the cinema just across from the iconic Control B (so perhaps have a Moscow Mule after your movie).As of 2023, the recent expansion of the Northern Line has now reached and opened in both Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms.