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Chelsea is a metropolitan district in Middlesex, forming a western suburb of London. Lying on the north bank of the River Thames, it was a manor from Saxon times and an ancient parish from at least the 12th century. Chelsea Old Church (aka All Saints) dates from 1157. Henry VIII acquired the manor in 1636, the Chelsea Manor House becoming home to Princess Elizabeth from 1536-1548. The Chelsea Royal Hospital was set up by Charles II, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and opened in 1694. By the 18th century Chelsea had become a popular place of residence for the wealthy. Chelsea did not become fully contiguous with the growing metropolis until the mid 19th century. From 1900-1965, for local government purposes, the ancient parish was the basis of the metropolitan borough of Chelsea. Chelsea Town Hall (1887) is a neo-classical building. The King's Road is associated with 1960s style and fashion figures such as Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood. Chelsea is within the council area of Kensington and Chelsea.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.487777,-0.167877
Grid Reference: TQ 2730 7812
Council Area: Kensington and Chelsea CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 8962
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chelsea,_Middlesex_8962
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.487777,-0.167877
Grid Reference: TQ 2730 7812
Council Area: Kensington and Chelsea CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 8962
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chelsea,_Middlesex_8962
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