The district of Pimlico runs south of Victoria down by the River Thames and is bordered to the west by Chelsea and to the east by Westminster. A popular residential choice with a prevalence of white stucco-fronted houses, Pimlico is much quieter than its busy neighbour Victoria.
Battersea is also know as “Little Chelsea” is immediately south of the River Thames from Chelsea and its proximity has made it an increasingly popular residential area. Battersea has wine bars and restaurants in abundance. There are a number of both private and public leisure facilities as well as the popular Battersea Park with everything from tennis courts to a children’s zoo and floodlit games pitches. There is a large variety of property available in Battersea including modern riverside developments, imposing mansion blocks overlooking the Park and period family homes.
Barnes is an attractive residential village located on the south side of the River Thames, opposite Hammersmith. The area has become popular with young professional families. Despite its relatively central location Barnes often seems somewhat removed being a leafy district, surrounded on three sides by the River Thames. The area has many well-proportioned family homes and has a multitude of good local nursery and primary schools. The easy train link to Central London and the proximity of Richmond Park make Barnes an extremely popular choice
Kew village retains all the charm of the eighteenth century when the Hanoverian royal family made it their home. The painter Thomas Gainsborough is buried in Kew Church. The National Archives (formerly the Public Record Office) is also based in Kew, holding 900 years of historical records, including the Domesday Book. Moving east along the river is Mortlake, finishing point of the annual Oxford v Cambridge boat race, and where eccentric Victorian explorer Richard Burton is buried on a splendid tent shaped tomb in the cemetery. Nearby Barnes village was home to the composer Gustav Holst and novelist Henry Fielding. Barnes pond and common add to the traditional village feel complete with ducks and geese.
The choice of restaurants and Pubs in Barnes is considerable. Foremost among these are the very well known restaurants of Sonnys and Riva, which are famed throughout London. In addition, there are more informal eateries purveying Pizza, Hamburger, Salads and Spanish Tapas. Perhaps the best-known public House is The Sun Inn, which overlooks the Pond, but The Bull, which overlooks the River Thames, is renowned for its live music, which features many famous performers The Idle Hour Red Lion The Sun Inn Coach & Horses The Bridge Ye White Hart The Bulls Head Petit Delice plc Cafe Des Delices Corner Cafe
62, Railway Side, Barnes, London, SW13 0PQ
Tel: 020 8878 5555
2, Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9RU
Tel: 020 8748 2984
7, Church Rd, Barnes, London, SW13 9HE
Tel: 020 8876 5256
27, Barnes High St, Barnes, London, SW13 9LW
Tel: 020 8876 2695
204, Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9DW
Tel: 020 8563 9811
The Terrace, Barnes, London, SW13 0NR
Tel: 020 8876 5177
373, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, London, SW13 9PY
Tel: 020 8876 5241
61, Church Rd, Barnes, London, SW13 9HH
Tel: 020 8741 3860
196, Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9DW
Tel: 020 8748 3383
1, The Broadway, Barnes, London, SW13 0NY
Tel: 020 8487 1200
Pimlico offers a stylish, central location for those who don’t wish to pay Belgravia prices. Flats and apartments dominate with family homes. Tall white stucco buildings offer grand accommodation. Ex-council blocks line the river next to Dolphin Square, which are rapidly changing to plush new portered developments. A few streets are busy through-routes, yet a vigorously enforced traffic scheme ensures that the majority enjoy a quiet life.
Clapham Common (Northern Line) Queenstown Road Battersea Railway Station Motorway Junction N4 Junction 1 Airport London City
Pimlico (Victoria Line) Vauxhall Railway Station Motorway Junction M4 Junction 1 Airport London City
Until the late 17th or early 18th century, Pimlico was known as Ebury or “The Five Fields”. According to tradition, it received its name from Ben Pimlico, famous for his nut-brown ale. The name may also derive from a Spanish word for drink. Millbank Prison (1816-1880) was the spot from which prisoners were transported to Australia. By the 19th century, and as a result of an increase in demand for property in the previously unfashionable West end of London following the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London, Pimlico had become ripe for development. Thomas Cubitt was contracted to develop Pimlico in 1825. As early as the latter half of the century, however, Pimlico saw the construction of several ‘Peabody Estates’ charitable housing projects designed to provide cheap, quality homes for the poor. In addition, in the post war period, several large public housing estates were built in the area on land cleared by bombing. Many of the fine Victorian houses were converted into bed and breakfasts and hotels. In 1950, embarrassed by the slums and brothels with which Pimlico had become associated in the press and criminal courts, the Second Duke of Westminster sold the part of the Grosvenor estate on which it is built. Now, as in Central London in general, Pimlico property prices are high, and the area is again fashionable. A large number of houses have once again been repurposed, being divided into one or two bedroom apartments intended for young professionals.
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Battersea Preventive Dental Practice
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108, St. John’s Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1SH
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258, Wandsworth Rd, Battersea, London, SW8 2JS
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50, Chatfield Rd, Battersea, London, SW11 3UJ
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