The benches on the Embankment are an important part of Chelsea’s riverside heritage but they were in an appalling state. If woodwork exposed to the weather is not properly maintained, it becomes de-natured and eventually has to be replaced.
These benches are the responsibility of TfL, and The Chelsea Society has persuaded them to carry out a refurbishment programme. The benches between Chelsea Bridge and Albert Bridge are now looking much better, but the benches between Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge are still in a neglected state..
