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

Charlotte Despard (1844-1939)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2026

1. Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) Marker

Inscription.
Near this site, at 2 Currie Street, from 1890-1922 stood the welfare centre run by Charlotte Despard. She came to Nine Elms as the widow of Max Despard, a wealthy banker. She was an Anglo-Irish suffragist, socialist, Irish nationalist, philanthropist and novelist.

A founder of the suffragist Women's Freedom League, she was imprisoned four times. She left England for Dublin to join the nationalist cause with Maud Gonne.

She died in Belfast but is buried in the Republican plot at Cemetery, Dublin.

Erected 2024 by Ballymore, The Battersea Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Women.

Location. 51° 28.944′ N, 0° 7.857′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is in Nine Elms. It is on Viaduct Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Viaduct Gardens, Wandsworth, England SW11 7AY, 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

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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: Vauxhall Motors Ltd (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); My Beautiful Laundrette 1985 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sir Alan Dawtry (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Walter Clopton Wingfield (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Ramport Studios (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Pink Floyd ‘Animals’ (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); William Morris Hughes (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Swami Vivekananda (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.

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Also see . . . Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese unveils historic plaque…(Ballymore Group). Excerpt:

Ireland’s former President Mary McAleese joined Ballymore Chairman and founder Sean Mulryan today, unveiling a new commemorative plaque in honour of Anglo-Irish suffragette Charlotte Despard – a
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2026

2. Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) Marker - wide view
pioneering figure in the realms of social activism, suffrage, and humanitarian efforts.

Donated by Ballymore’s founder Sean Mulryan, the plaque was unveiled at a public ceremony at Embassy Gardens in London. The event featured a reading of ‘What has Mrs Despard ever done for us?’ by the poet Hilaire, as well as music performances from award-winning music charity World Heart Beat, whose concert hall and academy is based at Embassy Gardens.

Known as "The Mother of Battersea” and one of Nine Elms’ most esteemed historical figures, Charlotte provided welfare facilities for the local community, many of whom were Irish, from her home at 2 Currie Street between 1890 and 1922, where landmark development Embassy Gardens stands today. Despard defied societal expectations of her time by dedicating her life to advocating for social justice and equality: the unveiling of a special plaque is testament to her contributions to the local community.

(Submitted on April 11, 2026.)

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Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2026

3. Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.