Battersea Collection (page 4)

Tropical Gardens Battersea
in 1863, John Gibson, Battersea Parks first Superintendent, created a mixture of exotic plants and colourful carpet bedding that started a fashion that swept across England

Battersea Mill
Fowlers Mill was built in the grounds of the partly demolished Bolingbroke House in 1788 by Thomas Fowler to a design of Stephen Hooper

South London Views
Important landmarks in south London - Subtropical garden in Battersea Park, St Thomas Hospital, St Saviours Church, Southwark, Lambeth Palace. Date: 1875

Boxing Performances at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1595892 Boxing Performances at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing Performances at Her Majestys Theatre)

South view of the Bloody Tower within the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

View of Randalls Moll, Nine Elms, 1833 (pencil on paper)
1219444 View of Randalls Moll, Nine Elms, 1833 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); length: 35 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685, on the south wall of St Marys Church Battersea
6339766 Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685, on the south wall of St Marys Church Battersea by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Monument of Sir Edward Wynter, died 1685)

Battersea, Dawn, 1877 (drypoint)
6200251 Battersea, Dawn, 1877 (drypoint) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 14.6x22.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Dog owners given free licences
Over 200 free licences were given to dog owners too poor to pay the 7s. 6d. tax. The licences were presented at the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch

Chelsea Suspension Bridge (coloured engraving)
582762 Chelsea Suspension Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Suspension Bridge)

The Little Belt, breaking up at Battersea (engraving)
582157 The Little Belt, breaking up at Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Belt, breaking up at Battersea)

Randalls Mill, Nine Elms (engraving)
582156 Randalls Mill, Nine Elms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Randalls Mill, Nine Elms)

The Old Eeel Pie House, Battersea (w / c on paper)
582149 The Old Eeel Pie House, Battersea (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Eeel Pie House, Battersea)

A view taken near Mr Smiths House at Battersea, looking up the Thames (engraving)
582146 A view taken near Mr Smiths House at Battersea, looking up the Thames (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battersea (coloured engraving)
582144 Battersea (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Edward Wynters Monument, on the South Wall in Battersea Church (engraving)
582141 Sir Edward Wynters Monument, on the South Wall in Battersea Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Wynters Monument)

A view of London and Westminster (engraving)
604758 A view of London and Westminster (engraving) by Samuel, George (1752-1823); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of London and Westminster, from the Princes Head, Surrey)

Engraved from the stained glass window in Battersea Church (coloured engraving)
604754 Engraved from the stained glass window in Battersea Church (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A domestic cure for drunkeness (engraving)
610350 A domestic cure for drunkeness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A domestic cure for drunkeness; Two girls tie up their father at Battersea)

The North View of Battersea c. 1744 (coloured engraving)
810279 The North View of Battersea c.1744 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La veue de Battersea au Nord.); The Stapleton Collection; English

The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving)
2773596 The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea)

Ethel finds Scamp (colour litho)
2791835 Ethel finds Scamp (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethel finds Scamp)

Battersea new Ladies Swimming Bath
The new Ladies Swimming Bath opened in 1904 by Battersea Council on Burns Road. Date: 1904

Battersea Council Workmans Homes
A view of the new Workmans Homes, opened in 1905 by Battersea Council on Theatre Street. Date: 1905

Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea (engraving)
1623061 Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Dogs Home, Battersea)

Rat-catcher 1850s
Jack Black, was a rat-catcher and mole destroyer from Battersea. Date: circa 1850s

Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge (engraving)
1095785 Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire near Battersea)

Advert, Thames & Channel Passenger Service, London Steamboat Company Limited, for steamboats calling at various points along the River Thames in London and places further afield in Essex

Womens tug of war team training in Battersea Park
A womens tug-of-war team preparing to " take the strain" while training in Battersea Park, wearing sturdy boots and practical clothes. 1928

The South London Technical Institute at Battersea, the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation Stone (engraving)
1036312 The South London Technical Institute at Battersea, the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation Stone (engraving) by English School

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Battersea Power Station
The new Battersea Power Station in London, the architecture was planned by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and now a Grade II listed building. Date: 1935

General View of the Agricultural Show at Battersea (engraving)
1587641 General View of the Agricultural Show at Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the Agricultural Show at Battersea)

Battersea (engraving)
582170 Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

View of London and Westminster, from the Princes Head, Battersea, Surrey (engraving)
582159 View of London and Westminster, from the Princes Head, Battersea, Surrey (engraving) by Samuel, George (1752-1823); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London and Westminster)

Claiming a stray - at the dogs home, Battersea (colour litho)
582152 Claiming a stray - at the dogs home, Battersea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claiming a stray - at the dogs home, Battersea)

Battersea (engraving)
582145 Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea. Published 1809.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Sketch of old Battersea Bridge (w / c on paper)
605011 Sketch of old Battersea Bridge (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of old Battersea Bridge, crossing the River Thames)

Battersea Polytechnic Institute (photo)
604745 Battersea Polytechnic Institute (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 3 March 1894)

Page from the Illustrated London News (engraving)
614558 Page from the Illustrated London News (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 24 August 1861)

John Burns (colour litho)
613305 John Burns (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Burns, Battersea, 15 October 1892)

Battersea Reach, c. 1863 (oil on canvas)
497174 Battersea Reach, c.1863 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 50.8x76.4 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The Candle-Room at Prices Patent Candle Manufactory, Battersea (engraving)
1619906 The Candle-Room at Prices Patent Candle Manufactory, Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View near Nine Elms, Vauxhall, c. 1810 (pencil on paper)
1219441 View near Nine Elms, Vauxhall, c.1810 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); length: 32 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Certificate of honour awarded to Ks Taylor for his attendance and performance at Sir Walter St Johns School
6014633 Certificate of honour awarded to Ks Taylor for his attendance and performance at Sir Walter St Johns School, High Street, Battersea, London, 1923-1926 (colour litho) by English School

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dogs Home (engraving)
2781185 The Dogs Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dogs Home. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

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"Battersea: A London Icon and Playground for All" Battersea, a vibrant district in London, holds a plethora of attractions that captivate both locals and tourists alike. One such iconic landmark is the Battersea Power Station, known not only for its architectural grandeur but also as the backdrop to Pink Floyd's famous inflatable pig. This colossal structure floating above the power station during filming remains etched in our memories. But Battersea offers more than just this visual spectacle. The Battersea Park Fun Fair lures thrill-seekers with its exhilarating rides and lively atmosphere. Nestled within this green oasis lies Battersea Park itself, an idyllic escape from city life where families can enjoy picnics by the lake or take leisurely strolls through beautifully landscaped gardens. Delving into history, we uncover another facet - Working Mens Dwellings on Shaftesbury Park Estate. An engraving depicts these dwellings, showcasing their significance in providing affordable housing to working-class residents throughout time. As we explore further, we encounter other symbols of London's heritage intertwined with Battersea's fabric. The arms and seals representing London remind us of its rich historical legacy while emphasizing how this district has played a vital role within it. Battersea truly encapsulates the essence of diversity found across England's capital city. From industrial landmarks like the Power Station to recreational spaces like Battersea Park Fun Fair; from historical engravings depicting social progress to serene parklands offering respite - all come together harmoniously in this dynamic neighborhood. So next time you find yourself wandering through London streets, make sure to include a visit to Battersea on your itinerary. Immerse yourself in its captivating sights and experiences.