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Straddling the south bank of the Thames between Wandsworth and Vauxhall, Battersea is defined by its industrial heritage and its significant green space. Historically a center for market gardening and later a hub of Victorian industry, the landscape is still anchored by the colossal brickwork of the Power Station, which now serves as a major commercial and transport node. At the heart of the district lies Battersea Park, a 200-acre expanse offering lake boating and riverside walks that provide a necessary lung for the dense residential streets surrounding it. The geography is varied, transitioning from the grid-like Victorian terraces of "Between the Commons" to the high-density modern developments near Nine Elms. While the area has long relied on the busy rail interchange at Clapham Junction and a network of local buses, the recent Northern Line extension has fundamentally shifted the locality’s connection to the City and West End, integrating this once-isolated riverside patch more firmly into the central London fold.