Chelsea Old Church
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4 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3 5DQ
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020 7795 1019
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Chelsea Old Church, also known as All Saints, dates from 1157.
Henry VIII is said to have married his third wife Jane Seymour in this ancient church, soon after the execution of Anne Boleyn, and before their state wedding.
Severely damaged during World War II and rebuilt after 1945, the square-towered church does not look old from the outside. However, a glance at early prints reveals that the church is a carefully built replica of the medieval church destroyed in the Blitz.
Although somewhat cluttered, the interior of Chelsea Old Church has some interesting features. The south chapel was built by Sir Thomas More in 1528 for his own private worship. More's latin inscription here asks that he may be buried next to his wife. Other Tudor memorials include a chapel built in memory of Sir Thomas Lawrence, an Elizabethan merchant.
Eminent local families also represented here. A 17th century monument marks the resting place of Lady Jane Cheyne, whose husband gave his name to Cheyne Walk. The American novelist Henry James (1843 - 1916) mostly lived in England and has a memorial at Chelsea Old Church.
The church contains the only chained books in a London church. These were given by Sir Hans Sloane, whose monument can be seen in the churchyard.
In the garden outside the church is a statue of Sir Thomas More, who sits looking out over the Thames.
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Sydney House Chelsea
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 20% off from £171
9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Sydney House Chelsea is a converted town house located in a Grade II listed building, just moments from the King's Road in London's fashionable Chelsea ...More
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9- 11 Sydney Street, SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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Blakes Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 67% off from £266
33 Roland Gardens, SW7 | 14 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Anouska Hempel has a signature minimalist interior design style and everything about Blakes in South Kensington has been designed to her exacting taste. From the black ...More
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33 Roland Gardens, SW7 | 14 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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The Kensington Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 72% off from £165
109-113 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Set just off from Old Brompton Road in the heart of fashionable South Kensington, The Kensington Hotel has a real history to match its stylish, understated ...More
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109-113 Queen's Gate, SW7 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Set just off from Old Brompton Road in the heart of fashionable South Kensington, The Kensington Hotel has a real history to match its stylish, understated ...More
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 were ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 were ...More
Brompton Oratory
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 22 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 22 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ...More
Royal Geographical Society
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 29 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 29 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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National Trust: Carlyle's House
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 ...More
Proud Chelsea
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
161 Kings Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Art gallery Proud Chelsea brings top quality rock 'n' roll photography to the heart of King's Road. There are several strings to the Proud bow - ...More
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, SW11 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, flamingos, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which roam ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, SW11 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, flamingos, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which roam ...More
Meet Me In St Louis
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Chelsea Cinema, 206 King's Road, SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Set in St Louis at the turn of the 20th century, Vincente Minnelli's award-winning musical follows the ups and downs of the wealthy Smith family, including ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Chelsea Cinema, 206 King's Road, SW3 | 9 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Set in St Louis at the turn of the 20th century, Vincente Minnelli's award-winning musical follows the ups and downs of the wealthy Smith family, including ...More
Avengers Assemble 3D
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 29th May and 31st May 2012 at 2.15pm, 5.30pm and 8.40pm & 30th May 2012 at 2.15pm and 8.40pm
Cineworld Fulham Road, 142 Fulham Road, South Kensington, SW10 | 10 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
When a dangerous new enemy threatens the safety of mankind, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., scours the globe in search ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 29th May and 31st May 2012 at 2.15pm, 5.30pm and 8.40pm & 30th May 2012 at 2.15pm and 8.40pm
Cineworld Fulham Road, 142 Fulham Road, South Kensington, SW10 | 10 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
When a dangerous new enemy threatens the safety of mankind, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., scours the globe in search ...More
The George Cross: Lecture
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012 - 12.30pm
National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Chelsea, SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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606 Club
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
90 Lots Road, London, SW10 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Lots Road may be associated with auctions and designer showrooms, but it is also home to the 606 Club. This club will appeal to people looking ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
90 Lots Road, London, SW10 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Lots Road may be associated with auctions and designer showrooms, but it is also home to the 606 Club. This club will appeal to people looking ...More
Le QuecumBar
London > Entertainment > Live Music
42-44 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Hot Club Gypsy Swing is a bizarrely niche musical genre for a wine bar in Battersea. Live acts vary depending on which night of the week ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
42-44 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 | 16 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Hot Club Gypsy Swing is a bizarrely niche musical genre for a wine bar in Battersea. Live acts vary depending on which night of the week ...More
Cine Lumiere
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Institut Francais Cultural Centre, 17 Queensberry Place, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Cine Lumiere is a shining beacon for all fans of European and World cinema. Attached to the Institut Francais, its programme is varied and intelligent, ...More
Designers Guild
London > Shopping > House and Garden
267 King's Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 4 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
With a pedigree dating right back to 1970, the Designers Guild is a Mecca for luxury home furnishings. This flagship store on the Kings Road is ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
267 King's Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 4 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
With a pedigree dating right back to 1970, the Designers Guild is a Mecca for luxury home furnishings. This flagship store on the Kings Road is ...More
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Cheyne Walk Brasserie
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
50 Cheyne Walk, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Hugely popular local restaurant with a French accent, the Cheyne Walk Brasserie is a brasserie by name and by nature - evident in the all-day menu, ...More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
50 Cheyne Walk, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Hugely popular local restaurant with a French accent, the Cheyne Walk Brasserie is a brasserie by name and by nature - evident in the all-day menu, ...More
The Pig's Ear
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
Buona Sera at the Jam
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
289A King's Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 4 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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289A King's Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 4 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 23 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 23 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 30 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least a ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 30 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 walls, ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
66 Royal Hospital Garden, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 walls, ...More
Battersea Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, Battersea, London SW11 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water - ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, Battersea, London SW11 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water - ...More
The Pig's Ear
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Old Church Street, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 2 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
The Pig's Ear off the Kings Road is a decent Chelsea gastropub, popular with the Sloane Ranger set with Prince William the best example of the ...More
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Eighty Six
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 11 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
86 Fulham Road, London, South Kensington, London SW3 | 11 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Eighty-Six is the brainchild of George Adams and Charlie Kearns, the duo behind Verbier's Coco Club. A popular place for after hours socialising for the Fulham ...More
Barts
London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience - ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 15 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience - ...More
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Chelsea Physic Garden
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 walls, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 8 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 walls, ...More
National Army Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 12 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way. Plan your party in Victorian splendour, ...More
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 were ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Hospital Road, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 13 minutes from Chelsea Old Church
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 were ...More
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What's On Today Near Chelsea Old Church Nikki Gerrard: Taking It On Theatre | On 31st May 2012 The Pheasantry 11 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church An intimate show in which Nikki Gerrard takes you on a journey through pop songs, folk tunes and musical theatre ...More Valerie Belin: Yohoho Exhibitions | Until 7th July 2012 Michael Hoppen Gallery 11 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Black-and-white photographic prints capturing the burlesque cabaret clubs of Paris....More The Road To Kabul: British Armies In Afghanistan, 1839-1919 Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 National Army Museum 12 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Artefacts from the First, Second and Third Afghan Wars including excerpts from soldiers' letters and journals, medals and memorabilia. These ...More The George Cross: Lecture Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 National Army Museum 12 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church ...More Nicolas Meier Concerts | On 31st May 2012 606 Club 13 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Jazz from the guitarist and his band featuring violinist Lizzie Ball....More Swinging Cats Concerts | Until 31st May 2012 Le QuecumBar 16 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Vintage jazz outfit led by multi-instrumentalist Richard White....More  Out of Focus Exhibitions | Until 22nd July 2012 Saatchi Gallery 17 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church The first major photography exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery since 'I Am A Camera' in 2001 and one that is tipped to ...More Reading Group Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni 19 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Book club....More Love Love Love Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 Royal Court Theatre 21 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church A pair of 1960s 'baby-boomers' embark on a sparky relationship, which has the hallmark of modern-day harsh realities. Mike Bartlett's ...More Rob McGibbon In Conversation With John Humphrys: Talk Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 Cadogan Hall 21 minutes walk from Chelsea Old Church Journalist McGibbon and presenter Humphrys discuss Humphrys' career, followed by a question and answer session....More 
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