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The Chelsea Society was founded in 1927 to protect the interests of all who live and work here, and to preserve and enhance the unique character of Chelsea for the public benefit.

Events, Lectures, & Visits


The First Ten Years
Events | Apr 10, 2024

THE FIRST TEN YEARS OF THE CHELSEA SOCIETY The Vice-Chairman, Michael Stephen, will present fascinating extracts from the first Annual Reports, from 1927-1937 – ...

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Lord Trenchard-Founder of the RAF
Events | Apr 22, 2024

                          at 6pm on Monday 22nd April 2024, at Chelsea Old Town Hall, the Third Viscount Trenchard will talk about ...

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A taste of Garzon Wines from Uruguay
Events | May 20, 2024

“A taste of Garzon Wines from Uruguay” Ranked 6th Winery in the World, Garzon have recreated Tuscany in Uruguay, and will be bringing their ...

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House of Commons
Events | Jun 03, 2024

The Rt. Hon. Greg Hands MP has arranged a private visit for our members to the House of Commons at 09:50 on Monday 3rd ...

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Sir Hans Sloane
Events | Jun 03, 2024

Kira Charatan, the Cadogan Estate archivist, will talk about the life and times of Sir Hans Sloane, one of Chelsea’s most distingushed citizens. We ...

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Chelsea Walk
Events | Jun 12, 2024

Guy Fairbank, a London Blue Badge Guide, will take us on another of his very successful Chelsea Walks Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11:00-12:30hrs Limited ...

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Martin Vander Weyer
Events | Jul 01, 2024

Martin Vander Weyer will speak to The Chelsea Society at 6-8pm on 1st July 2024 at Chelsea Old Town Hall on “A Spectator Columnist’s ...

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Germany’s role in the defence of Europe
Events | Sep 02, 2024

Prof. Matthias Strohn M.St. (Oxon), DPhil (Oxon), FRHistS is a Lt. Col. in the German Army reserve, and is attached to the German Military ...

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Remembrance Sunday
Events | Nov 10, 2024

There will be a short service of remembrance at the War Memorial on Sloane Square on Sunday 10th November 2024 and then at Holy ...

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Past Events, Lectures, & Visits

Past Events, Lectures, & Visits

News


The Houseboats
News | 28/02/2024

Chelsea Reach is an important part of Chelsea’s character and heritage. The Chelsea Society has therefore been working for more than two years with ...

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Benches neglected
News | 25/01/2024

The benches on the Embankment are an important part of Chelsea’s riverside heritage but they are in an appalling state. If woodwork exposed to ...

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Skyscraper proposal
News | 09/01/2024

There is a proposal to build a 38-storey skyscraper at the south end of Battersea Bridge. The Chairman of the Society’s Planning Committee has ...

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History of Chelsea
News | 05/01/2024

Simon de Maré has written some very interesting notes on the streets, squares, and buildings in Chelsea.

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S. KENSINGTON STATION
News | 14/12/2023

We were informed on 13th December 2023 that the Planning inspector had allowed the developer’s appeal, and overturned the refusal by RBKC of all ...

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Memorial Service
News | 28/11/2023

On 28th November 2023 The Chelsea Society was represented by its Chairman and Vice-chairman, and members of its Council, at a memorial service for ...

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Christmas Lights
News | 19/11/2023

Chelsea’s Christmas Lights were switched on at 5pm on Saturday 18th November 2023.  

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AGM 2023
News | 14/11/2023

            The 2023 AGM of the Society was held at Chelsea Old Town Hall on Monday 13th November. The ...

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Lord Cadogan
News | 08/11/2023

The Chelsea Society is delighted that the 9th Earl Cadogan has agreed to be a Vice-president of the Society in the place of his ...

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Marks & Spencer site
News | 12/10/2023

The Chelsea Society and very many local people objected to this planning application, but two Chelsea members of the RBKC Planning Applications Committee (Cllrs. ...

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