#battersea

#battersea

This unassuming little park in Battersea was once the scene of fierce legal battles - and even a riot - all sparked by a dog. It sits on what was once a much larger area of common land, which by the 1830s had been enclosed by housing around it and was being used as public allotments. However, the area's growing population meant that it couldn't last, and after about 30 years of debate, finally, in the early 1900s, the Latchmere Estate was constructed.

The smoke destroyed everything. We've probably lost everything.

My son Rico was truly an amazing human. He literally had the best sense of humour, quick wit and just made everything funnier. Rico was the most laid-back dude who never took anything seriously. People loved being around Rico. He was definitely someone you left feeling happier than before you met. Rico should still be here. His life should not have been taken at 21 over a stolen bike that was worth less than 1,000 to his killer.

The Ivy Northcote Road is set to open in September, becoming the 44th addition to The Ivy Collection, located in the historic Old Bank on Northcote Road.