Wandsworth
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Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Wandsworth's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Battersea Power Station
Wandsworth
Battersea Power Station is of outstanding interest on architectural grounds as a monumental example of an inter-war utilities building, designed by a leading architect of his day.
Whittington Lodge, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Wandsworth
Former cattery, Italianate style with Arts and Crafts detailing, built c1907, architect Clough Williams-Ellis.
Battersea Park
Wandsworth
Battersea Park, developed in the mid-19th century, features historic designs and the mid-20th-century Festival Gardens. It evolved for sports and cultural events over time.
former Ensham Street School including school keeper's hou…
Wandsworth
Board school builtc1900 to a design by T J Bailey dated 1892; north wing completed post-WWI.
Furzedown Lodge
Wandsworth
Furzedown Lodge is a single-storey building from circa 1862-67 with distinctive brick and stone features and a prominent porch.
9, Putney Hill and The Pines, 11, Putney Hill
Wandsworth
9 and 11 Putney Hill are historic homes where poets Algernon Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton lived and died, marked by a London County Council plaque.
Bolingbroke Hospital
Wandsworth
Hospital, built in phases between 1901 and 1936, by Young and Hall. Later additions and alterations.
Hartley Memorial Obelisk (North East of Wildcroft Manor)
Wandsworth
The Hartley Memorial Obelisk commemorates David Hartley's 1770s fireproofing invention using iron and copper plates. The obelisk was laid by John Sawbridge, honoring Hartley's innovation.
Coach House
Wandsworth
Former coach house, built 1870 by Eaton and Chapman, as an addition to Dudley House, built 1869-70 by William Higgs for Henry Clifford Green, wine and spirit merchant.
Battersea Arts Centre (Formerly Battersea Town Hall)
Wandsworth
Town hall, now arts centre. Built 1892-3 by the Vestry of St Mary Battersea to the design of EW Mountford. Walter Wallis of Balham builder. Relief sculpture by Paul R Montford.
83, Clapham Common West Side SW11
Wandsworth
Built circa 1796, 83 Clapham Common West Side is a three-storey brick house with a notable garden elevation and a historic coach house.
Battersea Park Railway Station
Wandsworth
Railway station. 1866-1867 by Charles Henry Driver for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR).
Springfield Hospital
Wandsworth
Springfield Hospital, opened in 1841, was designed to accommodate 350 patients. It featured radiating ward wings, airing courts for exercise, and therapeutic farmland work.
The Bedford Hotel
Wandsworth
Public house, c1931, an 'improved' public house by A W Blomfield for the brewery Watney Combe Reid & Co Ltd.
Gateway to London City Council East Hill Housing Estate
Wandsworth
The Gateway to East Hill Housing Estate features preserved 1851 iron gates from St Peter's Hospital, with stone cartouches, finials, and coats-of-arms enhancing Newlyn House.
81-95, Nightingale Lane SW12
Wandsworth
A late 19th-century terraced building with shops on the ground floor, featuring distinctive terracotta and Corinthian column detailing, located at Nightingale Lane, SW12.
69-79, Nightingale Lane SW12
Wandsworth
Terrace of houses by T E Colcutt, built in 1879, featuring elaborate red brickwork, terracotta details, and ornate architectural elements, showcasing 19th-century craftsmanship in London.
Entrance Gates at South East Entrance to Battersea Park
Wandsworth
The entrance gates to Battersea Park, crafted around 1891, feature Arts and Crafts influences with detailed wrought-ironwork and Portland stone accents, originally designed by James...
'Single Form (Memorial)', on southern side of boating lak…
Wandsworth
'Single Form (Memorial)' by Dame Barbara Hepworth, executed 1961-62. This edition was cast for erection at Battersea Park in 1963-64. Founder: Morris Singer Ltd.
Furzedown House and Attached Conservatory, Now Theatre
Wandsworth
Furzedown House, built in 1800-02 and revamped in 1862-67, is now a theatre. Known for its architecture by James Thomas Knowles, it features gault brick and elaborate interior designs.
The Kings Head Public House
Wandsworth
The Kings Head Public House, designed by W M Brutton in 1896, features a florid, symmetrical facade typical of late 19th-century gin palaces with minimal interior alterations.
Church of St Mary (Summers Town)
Wandsworth
The Church of St Mary, designed in 1903 by Godfrey Pinkerton, features Gothic massing, non-traditional detailing, and design elements by Lawrence A Turner and Morris and Company.
Southfields War Memorial
Wandsworth
War Memorial, unveiled 1919, in the form of a stone cross set on a plinth.
Roman Catholic Church of St Anselm
Wandsworth
1932-33 Roman Catholic church to designs by the architect J B Mendham. The style is a mixture of Classical, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar influences.
Statue of Edward VII
Wandsworth
The bronze statue of Edward VII by L.F. Roselieb (1911) in Tooting Broadway features plaques of 'Charity' and 'Peace' on a granite plinth.
101, Tooting High Street SW17
Wandsworth
101 Tooting High Street is a Grade II listed 18th-century terraced house with architectural alterations and distinctive yellow and stucco features.
Tooting Broadway Station (Including Above Ground Building…
Wandsworth
Tooting Broadway Station, designed by Charles Holden in 1926, features a Portland stone facade, tiled ticket hall, and retains original Northern Line signage.
Polish Roman Catholic Church of St John the Evangelist
Wandsworth
The Polish Roman Catholic Church of St John the Evangelist, listed as Grade II, features an asymmetrical design with a north-west tower and stone broach spire.
Mansbridge House
Wandsworth
Mansbridge House is an early 19th-century two-storeys stucco house with symmetrical three bays, featuring distinctive channels and columns. It is a Grade II listed building.
26, Wandle Road SW17
Wandsworth
A symmetrical two-storey 19th-century house with stucco dressings, ornate balconies, and delicate ironwork, noted for its elegance.
Downshire House
Wandsworth
Downshire House, built circa 1770 for the Marquess of Downshire, features classical architectural elements like Doric pilasters and a splayed bay extension.
Wandsworth Prison Prison Governor's House (South East of …
Wandsworth
The Wandsworth Prison Governor's House, built in 1849 by D R Hill, features an Italianate design with massive asymmetrical composition and notable architectural details in pale gault brick.
Fazl Mosque
Wandsworth
Mosque of 1925-1926 by TH Mawson and Sons. The later uPVC lean-to extension on the east side of the south-west wall of the mosque is excluded from the listing.
Riversdale School With Associated Caretaker's House, Boun…
Wandsworth
Board school, designed by TJ Bailey for the School Board for London, 1890-1, extended 1902. C21 single-storey dining hall range not of special interest.
Gilmore House
Wandsworth
Gilmore House, mid-18th century, is famed for its historical architecture and as the residence of John Walter, Times newspaper founder.
Entrance Gates at North West Entrance to Battersea Park
Wandsworth
The entrance gates at the north-west entrance to Battersea Park, built around 1891 in Arts and Crafts style, feature intricate wrought-iron and stone craftsmanship.
37, 39 and 41, Lower Richmond Road SW15
Wandsworth
Early 19th-century yellow stock brick terrace on Lower Richmond Road features bracketed door hoods and cambered window arches, with distinct architectural arrangements.
Mitcham Lane Baptist Church
Wandsworth
Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, designed in 1902 by George and R.P. Baines, showcases Perpendicular Gothic style with striking architectural details and prominence on two street elevations.
Wandsworth through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Wandsworth changes over time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Wandsworth
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Nine Elms
Great Western Railway Goods Depot, Nine Elms, 1928
Battersea
Smoke billowing from a darkened Battersea Power Station, Battersea, 1952
Upper Tooting
The Totterdown Fields Estate, Upper Tooting, 1935
Upper Tooting
The Totterdown Fields Estate, Upper Tooting, 1935
Wandsworth
The Royal Masonic Institution (Girls) and the surrounding residential area, Wandsworth, 1930
Wandsworth
A cityscape from the Clapham Junction Estate (Peabody Trust) to Parsons Green, Wandsworth, from the south-east, 1939
Wandsworth
The Columbia Gramophone Works and environs, Wandsworth, 1930
Earlsfield
The A. H. Hunt Ltd Capacitor Works and the surrounding residential area, Earlsfield, 1946
Southfields
Coleman Court, Kimber Road, Burr Road and environs, Southfields, 1938
Southfields
Coleman Court, Kimber Road, Burr Road and environs, Southfields, 1939
Wandsworth in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Wandsworth's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Battersea, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A view from the south looking along the banks of the River Thames towards St Mary's Church, with boats in the foreground and Battersea Bridge in the...
Eric de Mare
Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Interior view of Wandsworth Prison showing a prison cell. The prison opened in 1851.
John Gay Collection: London
Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: c.1973
People standing outside an unidentified public house in Battersea, with a couple seated on the bonnet of a car to right
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
West Hill, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1960 - 1970
A general view across a grassed area towards two mid-twentieth century brick buildings at Whitelands College, Putney, viewed through trees in the...
John Laing Collection
Earlsfield, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 25 Nov 1966
A man working in the Victoria Joinery Works, varnishing a wooden staircase manufactured for a 12M Jespersen dwelling
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Putney, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1903 - 1916
GENERAL VIEW
Eric de Mare
Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Interior view of Wandsworth Prison showing a prison wing. The prison opened in 1851.
John Gay Collection: London
Roehampton, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1956
Adults and a child at Roehampton to exhibit their Saluki hounds in the Saluki Club and Arab Horse Society shows
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
West Hill, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1960 - 1970
A view along the brick south east facade of one of the mid-twentieth century college buildings at Whitelands College, Putney.
John Laing Collection
Earlsfield, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 25 Nov 1966
A man working in the Victoria Joinery Works, varnishing a wooden staircase manufactured for a 12M Jespersen dwelling
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Wimbledon Common, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 01 Jan 1900 - 10 Oct 1910
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING LAKE
John Laing Collection
Earlsfield, Wandsworth, Greater London Authority
Date created: 25 Nov 1966
The interior of Victoria Joinery Works, showing three wooden staircases manufactured for 12M Jespersen dwellings
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Wandsworth.
Monumental Works of Giles Gilbert Scott
Mentions Battersea Power Station
The Gothic revivalist architect whose 20th century works include Battersea Power Station, Bankside Power Station (now Tate Modern), Liverpool...
English High Street Architecture Through the Ages
Mentions Arding and Hobbs Store
Explore how the architecture of the English high street has evolved over the centuries.
An Introduction to Artist Henry Moore
Mentions Three Standing Figures, Battersea Park Lakeside
From Yorkshire miner’s son to world-famous artist who revolutionised sculpture in the 20th century.
The History of the English Mosque
Mentions Fazl Mosque
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
5 Bingo Halls That Used to be Cinemas
Mentions Gala Bingo Club
The passing of the 1960 Gaming Act allowed Bingo to come to the rescue of some of the finest pre- and post-war buildings in England.
A Spotter’s Guide to Art Deco Architecture
Mentions Battersea Power Station
A brief introduction to the Art Deco movement and a list of listed Art Deco buildings in England.
Pass the Popcorn: A Brief Introduction to Cinemas
Mentions Gala Bingo Club
Here we take a quick look at how England's love for film inspired the construction of many glamorous and decorative cinemas.
Travelling Through History with Doctor Who
Mentions Clapham South Deep Tube Shelter and Surface Building at Wandsworth Entrance
Between battling Daleks and dodging the Cybermen, the Doctor has taken us across the universe, and even dropped by some of England’s important...
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Listed Building
Mentions Battersea Power Station
These are the listed buildings cunningly woven into the world of TV series ‘Sherlock’
Golden Touch: 6 Buildings that deserve an Oscar
Mentions Battersea Power Station
Over the years, English architecture has been the backdrop to many major productions.
5 Magnificent English Mosques
Mentions Fazl Mosque
Here we highlight five buildings that reveal the fascinating history and variety of mosques in England.
A Brief Introduction to Historic Power Stations
Mentions Battersea Power Station
Coal fuelled Britain’s industrial revolution from the late-18th century.
Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2021
Mentions Battersea Power Station
Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.
9 Historic Sites Recognised to Celebrate the Festival of Britain’s 70th Anniversary
Mentions Citizens of Battersea War Memorial Shelter
Historic sites relisted or upgraded to reflect their important links with the Festival.
The Best of England’s Post-War Parks, Gardens and Landscapes Protected
Mentions Landscaping to Alton East Estate, Landscaping to Alton West Estate, The Bull at Foot of Downshire Field Alton Estate
Newly announced protections by Historic England are the result of a three-year collaboration with The Gardens Trust.
British Islamic heritage celebrated by Historic England
Mentions Fazl Mosque
Two mosques are newly listed and others given greater protection and recognition
Black British History Recognised Through Listings
Mentions Battersea Arts Centre (Formerly Battersea Town Hall)
Three new listings announced as Historic England partners with BBC on 'Black and British' season
Post-War Public Art Listed
41 sculptures across England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed
Heritage at Risk 2015
Mentions Wandsworth
Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register is published today, an annual snapshot of the health of England's historic environment.
Wandsworth's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Wandsworth Prison, Heathfield Road, Wandsworth, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Interior view of Wandsworth Prioson showing a prison cell. The prison opened in 1851.
Wandsworth Prison, Heathfield Road, Wandsworth, Greater London
Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, Greater London
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
A view of a boatman weeding the lake.
Tooting Common, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
A view of The Avenue with cyclists and a lady standing on the verge.
Tooting Common, Greater London
The Water Chute, Battersea Festival Gardens, London
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
A view of a group of passengers going through the Water Chute at Battersea Festival Gardens.
The Water Chute, Battersea Festival Gardens, London
T & W Farmiloe, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms, Battersea, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Exterior of the warehouse belonging to T & W Farmiloe in Nine Elms Lane, Battersea with barrels of lead and workers in the foreground
T & W Farmiloe, Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms, Battersea, Greater London
Streatham Pumping Station, Conyers Road, Streatham, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Exterior view of Streatham pumping station from the south west. The pumping station was constructed for the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company.
Streatham Pumping Station, Conyers Road, Streatham, Greater London
Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, Greater London
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
Ward 2 in Shanghai Hut No. 3 at Queen Mary's Hospital. Wounded servicemen with missing limbs are wearing their convalescent uniforms.
Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, Greater London
Putney Wharf, Putney, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Looking down from Putney bridge over the wharf below with several large sail barges being unloaded onto carts.
Putney Wharf, Putney, Greater London
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