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...

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...

Clapham Public Tennis Courts are a facility provided by Lambeth Council as one of several public sporting services on Clapham Common. Situated on the...

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...

St. Mary’s Church is one of the iconic buildings at the centre of Clapham. Located just off the high street the church is a...

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

The church of the Holy Spirit is tucked away down a residential side street on the edge of the large and affluent London suburb of...

Clapham War memorial is a beautiful stone monument close to the Church of the Holy Spirit on the Clapham Park side of the suburb....

Parsons Corner Green is an historic green area on the edge of the trendy district of Clapham in south west London on the road towards...

This community of Salvation Army worshippers has existed in south London for many decades. The congregation serves a dual role, as a place for...

St. Paul's Church is one of the most interesting and beautifully crafted in the Battersea are of south London. This ecclesiastical structure proudly stands...

This friendly modern church stands at the top of Balham Hill in the busy multi-ethnic south London suburb of Balham, close to Clapham Common....

St. James’ Church is a large place of worship on the edge of Clapham in south west London. Situated a short walk from the...

Balham Mosque stands within a beautiful old Victorian town house on the main shopping street in the busy multi-ethnic cultural melting pot that is the...

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...

St. Andrews United Reform Church is a small place of worship on Cavendish Road in the south west London suburb of Balham, close to Clapham...

The All Nations Church is situated conveniently on the South Circular trunk road close to Clapham Park in south London. The church is of...

Balham Seventh Day Adventist Church is tucked away down a side street close to the main railway station in the borough. Bordering Clapham the...

Balham Leisure Centre is one of several public sports facilities owned and run by Wandsworth Borough Council. The facility has a swimming pool and...

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...

The London Printworks Trust is a registered charity that is based in Brixton in south London. It is concerned with the long tradition of...