Battersea
Americannoun
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a former borough of London, England, now part of Wandsworth, on the Thames.
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an enameling technique in which designs are either painted or printed on a white ground fused onto a metal base.
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He was adopted from the renowned London animal shelter, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, when he was believed to be about four years old.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Kensington and Chelsea Council said concerns had been raised during routine maintenance of the 150-year-old crossing, which connects Battersea to Chelsea.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
On Monday 30 people were affected by a booking system error which caused some time slots at Jurassic World: The Experience at Battersea Power Station to be oversold.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
About 80 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats in Battersea, south-west London.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Black Friars, Battersea, and Southwark collapsed, their debris adding to the churning turmoil as the waters met.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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