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up for sale on the open market for the first time in its history and was eventually purchased by a Malaysian consortium who intend to turn the site into a 40 acre shopping and leisure centre with residential areas. Given the sites Grade II listed status the iconic features of the station including the chimneys will remain and work on their restoration has already begun. Another of Batterseas most famous buildings is the Dogs Cats Home which was originally located in Holloway before it moved into the shade of the Power Station in 1871. On average the home cares for between 8-9000 cats and dogs every year with an average daily intake of 14 dogs and 8 cats so if you are thinking of getting a new furry friend be sure to pay them a visit If you want to see some of the most beautiful landscaping in Central London then head to Battersea park a 200 acre green space complete with a boating lake nature reserve and childrens zoo. Outside of the zoo the park plays host to a huge variety of flora and fauna and the well kept spaces are perfect for a summer picnic. The park also plays host to a spectacular fireworks show every November. Battersea Park is straddled by two of the three bridges connecting Battersea to Kensington and Chelsea Battersea Bridge Albert Bridge and Chelsea Bridge. The oldest of the three Albert Bridge which opened in 1873 is notable for the signs at each end which read All troops must break step when marching over this bridge the way the bridge had been constructed meant that the resonance of the footsteps of enough marching soldiers could cause damage to the structural integrity. On the other side of these bridges is the Chelsea embankment where youll find some of the most expensive and luxurious properties in England. Pimlico Sloane Square Belgravia Knightsbridge and Kensington are all within a walk or short bus ride from each other and are where the luckiest of Londoners live work and play. Apart from being awash with luxury properties this area of London is also home to plenty of things to see and do. If it is some retail therapy you are after you could visit Sloane Square and then saunter up Sloane Street to visit the world famous Harrods in Knightsbridge. If you want to take in some art and culture you could head to South Kensington and visit the Science Museum Natural History Museum or the Victoria Albert Museum. If you want to see another of Londons beautiful green spaces Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens sit nearby. A beautiful summer day out can be found on the north side of Chelsea Bridge in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Chelsea Flower Show has now been going for over 100 years and is the place to see the best of Englands floral mastery. Whilst the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is now the largest in England the Chelsea Flower Show is still the most Battersea Parks Childrens Zoo The Millennium Arena sports facility in Battersea Park