St. John's Methodist Church is located at the very heart of Wandsworth on the major thoroughfare of East Hill. St. Johns is a twentieth...

The Clapham Grand is a beautiful Victorian music hall theatre that stands just outside the main entrance to Clapham Junction Station. The building has...

This 55-acre city park is located close to the centre of the bustling metropolitan district of Wandsworth in south London. First opened in 1923...

Wandsworth Common is a large green area at that sprawls across the vibrant South London borough of Wandsworth. The common has for centuries offered...

St. Faiths is a small modern church tucked away down a side street in Wandsworth Town, the oldest part of Wandsworth. The small church...

All Saints is one of the most prominent and centrally located churches in Wandsworth. A relatively modern building the church is noted for its...

This attractive inner city church is now one of the most popular congregations in Battersea, but until relatively recently the building had fallen into disrepair...

The story of this wonderful church is closely related to the grand mansion house on the edge of Clapham Common, next door to the church....

Wandsworth Town Hall is a large and impressive structure situated at the very heart of Wandsworth in south London. The building which is...

Battersea Spiritualist Church is a lively Christian community located within walking distance of Clapham Junction Railway Station. The church can be found in the...

Battersea Park is one of the largest and most diverse of London’s inner city parks. Situated beside the river Thames it’s a popular spot...

Clapham Junction station is the busiest train station in Europe, and by sheer weight of trains, the whole world. Every day more than 2000...

This magnificent monument is situated on the edge of the Thames half way along the riverside of Battersea Park, making it visible to people for...

St. Saviour Church is a lively Anglican congregation on Battersea Park Road, close to Vauxhall and Clapham Junction in South London. The church was...

It was an Act of Parliament in 1766 that authorised Earl Spencer to build a river crossing between Battersea and Chelsea on the River Thames....

Opened in 1830 Prices Candle Factory once took up much of the banks of the Thames between Wandsworth Bridge and the centre of Battersea....

Julian Tolme designed this unusual river crossing which is noteworthy because of its lattice work decoration on either side. The bridge was originally commissioned...

York Gardens is a large recreational area and park just off the busy thoroughfare York Road which leads out of Battersea and towards Wandsworth....

This fine city church is a classic example of early 20th Century ecclesiastical architecture. Built from red brick the church was built to be...

This compact shopping centre is situated immediately adjacent to Clapham Junction Railway Station on the border between Battersea and Clapham in southwest London. The...

Fred Wells Gardens is a medium-sized public park close to the River Thames at the heart of he south London suburb of Battersea. The...

This sculpture was created by well-known contemporary artist John Ravera and paid for by a local housing development company. Situated on the south bank...

Edward Adrian Wilson was one of the great polar explorers of his time although his legend has always been somewhat overshadowed by that of Captain...

This museum allows visitors the chance to discover Wandsworth from pre-historic times to the present day. The areas that make up the London Borough...

There has been commercial brewing at the Ram Brewery in the heart of Wandsworth since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I - the oldest site...

Southside Shopping Centre is one of the largest in this area of south London and attracts visitors from miles around. The centre has a...

This centre holds an extensive collection of arts and crafts, mainly ceramics, created by the celebrated Victorian ceramicist William De Morgan. There are also...

Clapham Public Library is located close to the Common in the Old Town area of Clapham. The facility which is housed in a Victorian...

One of South London’s largest green areas, the triangular common separates Battersea, Balham and Clapham. About 200 acres in size, the common is more...

Clapham High Street is one of the trendiest shopping and entertainment streets in south London. Just a stone’s throw from Clapham Common, the High...

This grand old house on the River Thames has a long and illustrious history. It has been home to two notable Londoners in the...

Cybil Thorndike lived in this outstanding townhouse on the beautiful Carlyle Square at the centre of Chelsea for much of her life. She was...

George Meredith lived a great deal of his adult life in this beautiful townhouse at the heart of Chelsea in west London. Considered by...

Lady Jane Wilde was an Irish poet, translator and vehement supporter of the nationalist movement. She spent a great deal of her time working...

Osbert Sitwell enjoyed the peace and tranquillity offered by this famous old squared garden in the centre of Chelsea. Just yards away from the...

Paultons Square is one of the more exclusive square gardens situated off the King’s Road in the affluent suburb of Chelsea in west London....

There is little question when one asks about the ‘heroic age’ of Antarctic exploration whose name you will hear first. Robert Falcon Scott narrowly...

Percy Grainger was Australian by birth but lived a great deal of his adult life in this fine house on the corner of Sloane Square...

West Hill Baptist Church is located just off the main road that leaves Wandsworth towards Wimbledon and Putney. The small church is tucked away...

Putney Baptist Chapel is tucked away on a side street close to the main road that runs from Putney Bridge up the hill. The...