The name Battersea (in medieval times Batricheseie, Batricesege or variants) is thought to relate to the gravel area next to the Thames where the church, manor house, and arable field were. Soon after the conquest, William the Conqueror gave it to Westminster Abbey, but until 1066 the manor of Battersea was the crown's property. It became central to supporting the monks at the Abbey.
In 1540, when the dissolution of the monasteries took place, the manor reverted to crown ownership and was eventually purchased by the St John family. Towards the end of the eighteenth century it became property of the Spencer family, and remains their property to this day.
From the seventeenth to nineteenth century, Battersea was well known for supplying vegetables, fruit and flowers to the London markets, and also plants to colonies in America. The village itself was next to the river, near the church, with some industry along the riverside.
Battersea's population increased hugely from 6,617 in 1841 to 168,907 in 1901 due to the construction of railways and the resulting suburbanisation of London. By this time it was a Metropolitan Borough. Four railway companies occupied a large amount of the open land, and various new industries replaced the wharves and riverside windmills. These included Prices Candles, Morgan's Crucible works, Garton's Glucose factory, flour mills, breweries and the Nine Elms Gas Works. Battersea Park was built in time to rescue Thames-side Battersea from being overwhelmed by industry.
Better quality suburban housing was built along Battersea Rise and beyond after 1870. Nevertheless, conditions in the north of the parish remained impoverished. Until the Second World War bombing which destroyed much of the riverside property, Battersea remained relatively unchanged for more than 50 years.
After the Second World War, much of the area was re-developed in a very large scale municipal rebuilding plan. Simultaneously, industries on the riverside, west of Albert Bridge began to relocate or close down, with housing taking its place, including high rise apartment blocks, such as the Trade Tower on Plantation Wharf, with the intention of appealing to young professionals.
The Royal College of Arts expansion in Battersea has attracted media and fashion based industries to the area, as well as the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, in addition to the reinvention of Nine Elms, where the new United States embassy will be located. Consequently, property prices in Battersea have started to compete with those across the river in Kensington and Chelsea.
Estates such as Winstanley, Doddington and Patmore are still deprived areas, and despite the insatiable demand for cheaper social housing, this shows no indication of being met in the near future. The opening of an over ground line has improved transport links from Clapham Junction to Surrey Quays and beyond. Much remains to be done, but there are many signs that positive change is around the corner for Battersea and the surrounding area.
In 1540, when the dissolution of the monasteries took place, the manor reverted to crown ownership and was eventually purchased by the St John family. Towards the end of the eighteenth century it became property of the Spencer family, and remains their property to this day.
From the seventeenth to nineteenth century, Battersea was well known for supplying vegetables, fruit and flowers to the London markets, and also plants to colonies in America. The village itself was next to the river, near the church, with some industry along the riverside.
Battersea's population increased hugely from 6,617 in 1841 to 168,907 in 1901 due to the construction of railways and the resulting suburbanisation of London. By this time it was a Metropolitan Borough. Four railway companies occupied a large amount of the open land, and various new industries replaced the wharves and riverside windmills. These included Prices Candles, Morgan's Crucible works, Garton's Glucose factory, flour mills, breweries and the Nine Elms Gas Works. Battersea Park was built in time to rescue Thames-side Battersea from being overwhelmed by industry.
Better quality suburban housing was built along Battersea Rise and beyond after 1870. Nevertheless, conditions in the north of the parish remained impoverished. Until the Second World War bombing which destroyed much of the riverside property, Battersea remained relatively unchanged for more than 50 years.
After the Second World War, much of the area was re-developed in a very large scale municipal rebuilding plan. Simultaneously, industries on the riverside, west of Albert Bridge began to relocate or close down, with housing taking its place, including high rise apartment blocks, such as the Trade Tower on Plantation Wharf, with the intention of appealing to young professionals.
The Royal College of Arts expansion in Battersea has attracted media and fashion based industries to the area, as well as the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, in addition to the reinvention of Nine Elms, where the new United States embassy will be located. Consequently, property prices in Battersea have started to compete with those across the river in Kensington and Chelsea.
Estates such as Winstanley, Doddington and Patmore are still deprived areas, and despite the insatiable demand for cheaper social housing, this shows no indication of being met in the near future. The opening of an over ground line has improved transport links from Clapham Junction to Surrey Quays and beyond. Much remains to be done, but there are many signs that positive change is around the corner for Battersea and the surrounding area.
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