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District of London, England
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I never thought it would happen,
With me and the girl from Clapham,
Out on a windy common,
That night I ain't forgotten...
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This 19-acre riverside park was opened by London County Council in 1903 on land which used to be allotments. The park is replete with a putting green, small cafe, cricket pitch and tennis courts. The park is home to 350 species of trees and the riverside promenade is lined with London Plane trees which provide shade and beautiful views across the river.
A lovely park on the southern banks of the Thames known or its wildlife and some splendid examples of mature trees.
One of the great icons of the old smog-filled London of the mid-20th century and regarded as a fine example of industrial design of the Art Deco era. This coal-fired power station generated its last electricity in 1983 and sat empty for many years before being redeveloped with flats, shops, and offices in the 2010s. In many ways best viewed from a distance on the north side of the Thames at Chelsea.
This large open space in densely built Wandsworth has been a source of comfort to Londoners for time immemorial. The common is roughly triangular shape with an area of . It is mostly open grassy parkland with scattered mature trees. There are three ponds here which are notably popular with local fisherman. The Grade II listed bandstand was fully restored in 2006.
Substantial nature reserve on the old disused Barn Elms Reservoirs. A major wetland habitat for wintering wildfowl and an excellent choice for any keen birders visiting London, and an entertaining place for kids to learn about nature
One of the oldest churches in Battersea, this church is where Christians have worshiped at the same site since 800 AD. It is protected as a Grade I listed building with its combination of heritage and architectural merit.
A modest museum covering local history which relocated in 2010; has an excellent cafe.
Repertory/arthouse cinema with a very varied programme.
For absolute beginners.
Comes recommended for anyone interested in anything to do with theatre. They run drama courses for adults and children and around eight shows a year are produced by adults and children alike. Putney Theatre company offers opportunities for anyone interested in any type of theater work from acting to writing to set design. Group 64 is the youth drama group for kids, they run weekly classes, holiday projects but also put together shows.
All-year warm swimming pool and sauna session.
Starts at Putney Rail Station, passing historical houses, old pubs, a cemetery, the Embankment, etc.
Start from Embankment St. If you feel energetic, from Embankment street walk south to Lower Richmond Rd via Festing Rd (a road of cute little white houses). Continue walking to the west until you reach Barnes Village.
A real gem, with tennis courts, football fields and plenty of open space. Sports facilities include Tooting Leisure Centre and Pool, golf, horse riding, Tooting Bec Lido (the biggest open air pool in the UK), athletic track and the nearby Streatham Ice Rink.
The 'Stripes' are a football club based at Imperial Fields. They play in BetVictor Isthmian League South Central Division and normally play their league games on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The club has a café/bar with real ale and with big screen TV (Sky Sports) and has a gym.
A small delicatessen offering primarily French breads, meats and cheeses. Fresh filled baguettes are made to order and there is often a queue out the door. The staff are all native French speakers.
Vegan takeaway/delivery only restaurant. Vegan burgers, dessert, sauces and sides for takeaway or home delivery. UK-wide delivery for vegan afternoon tea picnic hampers and DIY burger kits.
Large restaurant.
BYO, Halal. Pakistani restaurant serving great food at decent prices, albeit in very basic premises with cheap furnishing. No alcohol is served but you can bring your own at no charge.
Serving Pakistani cuisine.
Fine Indian cuisine.
BYO, Halal. This place would not win points for interior design, but despite the canteen-style furnishings you have the advantage of an open kitchen, so you can see exactly what they are doing to your food. The staff are numerous, fast and friendly, and you are barely sat down before a plate of poppodoms appear in front of you like magic. The menu caters very well for vegetarians, but still offers plenty of lamb, chicken and fish dishes, all generous portions and very reasonably priced.
Brazilian steakhouse, with a great-value buffet (£17 with meat cooked to your liking).
Fully licensed. The decor is charmingly eccentric, which just means it is a bit bonkers. Sunset palm trees on the walls and large masked figures glare back at you. The specialty here is South Indian (unlike Brick Lane which is mainly Bangladeshi), so you may discover plenty of dishes you have never heard of before. The poppodoms have some very tasty dips and every dish is very cheap for London, meaning you can try loads of different dishes between a large group. Highly recommended.
A Thai restaurant with an iron girder running through the middle of the place.
Cake and coffee shop.
Michelin star restaurant serving Modern European cuisine. Despite the award, unpretentious, great food and service; situated across the road from Wandsworth Common.
Thai bar/restaurant. Good, if expensive food, impressive decor, great view of the Thames river.
Famed for the comedy and live music in the large galleried back room
Cocktail bar with daily happy hour.
gastropub with garden.
Rated 3rd best pub in England 2012 by National Geographic. Traditional style pub with an eclectic clientele, well-kept beers, no TV, and no food.
The old-world outward appearance of this Youngs pub (established 1715) belies an interior that is distinctly modern. This Putney pub packs in a sizeable crowd of trendy locals, keen to enjoy the attentive service, good pub grub and a wide choice of wines and beers.
A lovely gastropub with great views on and along the river. A regular for locals.
fancy-dan Wetherspoons
Described as the oldest pub on the high street, a refurb has made this local the new kid on the block. Thankfully, the local charm and hospitality remains.
formerly The Frog Forget Me Not
Pub with a big beer garden, dog friendly, and serves food.
A Youngs' pub with rooms. Full English breakfast included.
Budget serviced apartments. Single and double studios available. nightly, weekly and monthly rentals.
The usual Holiday Inn Express set up.
Situated in a great central London location, this three-star Best Western hotel is high quality and affordable.
Good selection of shops including high street chains, supermarkets and department stores, complimented by bars, cafes and restaurants. Nearby Northcote Road has many independent shops and a Saturday market for organic food, an indoor antiques market, arts and crafts, and was voted London's second favourite shopping street.
The Arndale Centre
Has a 14-screen Cineworld multiplex cinema, an indoor gaming and go-karting arcade, two large supermarkets (Waitrose and Lidl), a soft play for young children on the first floor, an array of coffee shops (Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Black Sheep Coffee), name-brand shops including Primark, H&M, Poundland, Decathlon and River Island and lots of food outlets including McDonald's, Five Guys, Nando's, Ekachi and Wagamama.
Provide a varied and interesting selection, including fruit and vegetables, clothes, furniture and household items.
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