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

Battersea Power Station

 
 
Battersea Power Station Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. Battersea Power Station Marker
Inscription. Welcome to Battersea Power Station. Built in stages between 1929–1955, the Power Station once supplied a fifth of London’s power, including landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Famous worldwide for its original architecture and starring roles in movies and on album covers, Battersea Power Station is a cultural icon with a special place in Londoners’ hearts. This historic landmark stands proud today filled with incredible restaurants and bars, shops, entertainment offerings, offices and homes.

Enjoy your visit to the Power Station as you explore all the exciting things on offer and keep an eye out for the special events hosted here throughout the year.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
 
Location. 51° 28.848′ N, 0° 8.652′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is in Nine Elms. It can be reached from the intersection of Circus Road South and Prospect Way, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Circus Road S, Wandsworth, England SW11 8DD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in London and 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: A different marker also named Battersea Power Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Pink Floyd ‘Animals’ (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Short Brothers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ramport Studios
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(approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Church of the Holy Apostles (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Charlotte Despard (1844-1939) (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Aubrey Beardsley (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.
 
Battersea Power Station Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. Battersea Power Station Marker
The marker is located across the road from Battersea Power Station.
Battersea Power Station Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
3. Battersea Power Station Marker
The iconic power station, once closed for decades, has reopened as a shopping experience.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Nov. 10, 2026