Tuesday, July 23, 2013

An overview of Chelsea

By John Green


Bound by two rivers, Knightsbridge and the River Thames, Chelsea is situated in West London. In its past, Chelsea was a small rural village. Nowadays, however, it is a bustling metropolitan area that is an integral part of London.

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 historical and architectural sites to see in Chelsea, such as Thomas Carlyle's house, the National Army Museum and the Royal Hospital. Also, for visitors in May, there is a special event in Chelsea that is very famous in the entire London area: the Chelsea Flower Show. On the other hand, those who are not interested in the aforementioned can still go and enjoy an exciting movie in the Royal Court Theatre or one of its smaller and independent counterparts.

Nowadays, Chelsea has become the synonym of high-class London living. In the district, you can find almost everything: from very exquisite restaurants, to luxurious caf'es and pubs. You can also enjoy a weekend of rest in one of the many spa salons. Chelsea has also built a name for being a district where you would want to settle down. There are many educational facilities within a walking distance; also, if you want to buy a house or apartment, there is a wide range of living quarters to choose from, all of which have modern design and furbishing.

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.

However, it was Charles II who made Chelsea into what it is today by creating a highway from an old farm track. This highway is what is now known as the King's Road because, in its past, only royalty with special copper passes were allowed to travel on the road. Finally, in 1772, with the creation of the Battersea Bridge, Chelsea was opened to the world.

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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