Chelsea Chelsea began life as a fishing village. Henry VIII had a riverside residence here in Tudor times. Chelsea was later frequented by Bohemian' residents such as Whistler and Oscar Wilde; Chelsea achieved colourful notoriety in Victorian times.
In the heart of the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it is one of London 's most affluent areas. Close to the River Thames the A3217 (Kings Road) runs through it, famous for Saatchi Gallery and of course shopping, when it came to fame in the 1960s with Mary Quant's shop Bazaar selling revolutionary mini skirts. Sloane Square is at the end of Kings Road.
Chelsea Football Club founded in 1905 have their ground at Stamford Bridge on the A304, Fulham Road . Another London football club nearby is Fulham FC who have their ground at Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road .
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, situated on the A308 Fulham Road, is a modern hospital opened in 1993.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to the Chelsea Pensioners. It is a Grade I listed building and was founded by Charles II in 1682 for war veterans to come and rest and recuperate. The Chelsea Pensioners are easily recognisable in their red jackets and black three corner hats.
Many famous people live/have lived in Chelsea and the Chelsea area; such as flamboyant playwright, Oscar Wilde, historian Thomas Carlyle, actor Sir Laurence Olivier, singer Freddie Mercury, front man with Queen.
Chelsea is still considered to be one of London 's most exclusive residential areas and 1st Associated carry out independent building surveys in Chelsea and the surrounding area.
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