Facts About Battersea

Did You Know .. Facts about Battersea The nameBATTERSEAmeans marshy island and the area was once famous for growing asparagus. The first ever asparagus inBritain was grown in Battersea Park in 1850 BATTERSEAPARK IS A 200 ACRE (83-HECTARE) GREEN SPACE AT BATTERSEA ITIS SITUATEDON THE SOUTHBANK OF THERIVER THAMES OPPOSITECHELSEA, AND WAS OPENEDIN 1858. Prior to 1846 the area now covered by the park was known as Battersea fields, a popular spot for Dueling The Power Station in Battersea is the largest brick building in Europe. It was also on cover art of Pink Floyd's 1977 album Animals 11111 The first football match ever played under Football Association rule took place on January 9,1864, at Battersea Park. Created for you by Fantastic Cleaners WINDOW We love cleaning!