Is it possible for a building to have a dual identity? Here at the Pump House Gallery, we see that question answered in brick and mortar. Today, this gallery showcases contemporary art, a hub of creativity. But the Pump House Gallery harbors a secret past. It started life in 1861, not as a space for artistic expression, but as a workhorse. Designed by James and William Simpson, this building was the beating heart of Battersea Park’s picturesque boating lake. Imagine Victorian Londoners enjoying leisurely boat rides. Little did they know that this unassuming building was responsible for the shimmering expanse of water. The Pump House, with its sturdy brown brick and slate roof, diligently pumped water, ensuring the lake’s vitality. Over time, the Pump House’s role shifted. It was restored in the late 1980s, its purpose reimagined. It emerged as a gallery, a Grade II listed building, standing as a testament to Victorian engineering and a love for leisurely pursuits.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service