Wednesday, August 7, 2013

An overview of Chelsea

By John Green


Chelsea, a district of West London, is positioned neatly between two of the biggest rivers in London. It is a lively part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which has seen much change since its small rural past; nowadays, it is filled with shops and restaurants.

If all of the above is not interesting to you, you can still go to a local pub and enjoy a match of the famous Chelsea FC- the most famous football club in the district.

King's Road, one of the most famous streets in Chelsea, is the street where all the big shopping outlets and small independent shops are situated. At the further end of King's Street, you can find Sloane Square where there are many department stores, footwear and clothes shops, and other smaller and independent shops. There, you can also visit Vivien Westwood's punk shop, which has been working for several decades; or, you can have a quick trip to Saatchi Gallery to look at the many contemporary art pieces that are constantly on display.

There are many places and events to see in Chelsea; for one, there is the famous Chelsea Flower Show in May and the monumental Royal Hospital. A tour of Chelsea will also take you through intricate architectural masterpieces such as the National Army Museum and the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Those who enjoy watching movies can go to the famous Royal Court Theatre or visit one of the many independent cinemas around Chelsea.

Anyone who is interested in settling down in London should give Chelsea a try because, nowadays, it has become one of the most prestigious places to live in. There are you can find luxurious restaurants and caf'es, recreational facilities and spas, and much more. There are many educational centres for the children, such as primary schools, high-schools and universities. The best part is that you can choose from a wide range of houses and apartments: you have the opportunity to personalize your pick and live in a place where you would never have a dull day.

Many famous people have lived in the district of Chelsea. It began its renaissance when the famous lawyer Thomas More chose it as his living grounds. After that, other rich families noticed Chelsea as a suitable place to build their own houses and mansions. In time, Chelsea became an important area filled with many revolutionaries, politicians, painters, and thinkers.

Later, Charles II enclosed an old farming track and made it into a highway from Hampton Court Palace to Whitehall. The ruling monarch allowed only certain people to travel on his highway, which later became known as the King's Road. Actually, the road was forbidden to the general public until the 1830s. Chelsea became connected to the outside world in 1772 with the addition of the Battersea Bridge; furthermore, in 1874 the Embankment was created.

The Mears brothers, who created the Chelsea Football Club, got ownership of the stadium's grounds in 1904. The stadium was built in 1877 at the bridge where Stamford Creek crossed Fulham Road.




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