A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle was famed for writing 'The French Revolution', the frst volume of which was accidentally destroyed at his friend John Stuart Mill's house after Carlyle loaned him the copy to read. Once the hub of Victorian literary society, Dickens, Tennyson and Ruskin were regular visitors to this home in Cheyne Row, named after the owner of the site, Lord Cheyne. The original Victorian interior remains as do the contents: books, furniture, portraits and personal relics. The house also has a peaceful walled garden.
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1682-1692, the Grade I-listed Royal Hospital Chelsea was intended by King Charles II to be a home for soldiers who ... More
Midway between Exhibition Road and Fulham Road is The Kensington Hotel, reborn following a £20million refurbishment to bring The Doyle Collection’s sense of contemporary, memorable ... More
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On an average Saturday you'll find a small gathering of around 25 stalls in this pedestrianised space. There's an intimate, friendly atmosphere at Pimlico Road ...More
Hugely popular local restaurant with a French accent. The brasserie style extends from the all-day menu to the chandeliers and sky blue cushions covering benches ... More
With simple, classic décor, sturdy tables, an extensive and delicious junior menu, and extremely friendly staff who will hand out crayons for drawing on the ... More
Second oldest botanic garden in England.
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world’s northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call this historic botanic and apothecary ... More
The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick ... More
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