Battersea in Wandsworth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The London and South Western

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

1. The London and South Western Marker

Inscription. This distinctive building opened around 1935 as the new flagship store for 'dealers in furniture' Hastings Ltd, which had occupied a row of shops on the same site, part of Queens Parade. The arrival of the railways transformed this once-rural area, with the parade built afterwards. The first line opened in 1838, operated by the London and South Western Railway (LSWR). Later, other railway companies would extend lines through the area. However, the first station did not open until 1863, after LSWR had joined forces with rival companies to build one at Falcon Bridge - later renamed Clapham Junction.

These premises were refurbished by JD Wetherspoon and opened in December 2020.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2020.

Location. 51° 27.84′ N, 0° 10.056′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is in Battersea. It is at the intersection of Lavender Hill and Falcon Road, on the right when traveling west on Lavender Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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276-288 Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, England SW11 1LJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Falcon (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Alfred Henty (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jeanie Senior (approx. half a kilometer away); Clapham Common (approx. half a kilometer away); Edward Thomas (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Charlotte Despard (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Shapurji Saklatvala (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.

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The London and South Western Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

2. The London and South Western Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the pub entrance (below the words “Free House”).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.