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The most popular feature of the area is Battersea Park, which consists of a modern Pump House Gallery and a children’s zoo. The very first football game played under the Football Association rule happened at Battersea Park on January 9, 1864.
Battersea SW8 formed around St. Mary’s Church. This Grade I listed building was constructed in the year 800. The last major rework was completed in the 18th century.
Battersea SW8 is recorded in the Domesday Book in the 11th century as Patricesy. The name derives from Badrice’s Teg that means Badric’s Island.
Adele, a well-known singer, and J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author, used to live in Battersea. Musician Ben Adams of the British boy band a1, actress Kathleen Bryon who played in Saving Private Ryan and Emma, writer Nell Dunn, singer Dannii Minogue, and musician Ed Sheeran are some of the most famous Battersea SW8 residents.
English poet William Blake married his wife Catherine Boucher at St. Mary’s Church in Battersea SW8 in 1782. Besides the church, some of the other landmarks are the Royal Academy of Dance, Battersea Arts Center, Battersea Park, London’s most busiest Heliport, and the Dogs and Cats shelter.