Battersea

American

[bat-er-see] / ˈbæt ər si /

noun

a former borough of London, England, now part of Wandsworth, on the Thames.
an enameling technique in which designs are either painted or printed on a white ground fused onto a metal base.

Battersea British

/ ˈbætəsɪ /

noun

a district in London, in Wandsworth: noted for its dogs' home, power station (now a leisure centre), and park

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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

In July, a blue plaque was unveiled at Lanchester's childhood home in Battersea, London, that also noted her mother Edith, who was a socialist, feminist, and suffragette.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Palmerston joined the diplomatic service in 2016 from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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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