The Chelsea Society was founded by the Chelsea author Reginald Blunt (son of Gerald), with the aim of protecting the historical fabric of Chelsea and of influencing future environmental changes.
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Chelsea Society
{Top plaque:} To celebrate the silver jubilee of Elizabeth II 1952-1977 and ...
The Duke of Monmouth obtained a site in Soho Square in 1681 on which the house was built. After his execution, it became the residence for successive French Ambassadors, before being demolished.
Originally founded as a mission in 1842, it was built to serve the local Catholic community, many of whom had come from Ireland to work on the railways and in the shipyards.
Architect. Born Wilfred Clarence Mangan. He worked extensively in the Portsmouth diocese, and was an enthusiast for round-arched, predominantly Byzantine, styles which were highly popular for Roman...
Architect and stage designer. Born near Smithfield. Never married. He studied architecture in Italy and brought the new Palladian designs to Britain. Became Surveyor of the King's Works, the king's...
