Royal Hospital Chelsea - Reviews from across the web
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Royal Hospital Chelsea, an Attraction in Chelsea, London. Search for London Attractions. Few foundations can lay claim to have had so many eminent architects associated with them. Apart from Wren, other architects who have made contributions to the buildings on show today include Sir John Vanburgh, Robert Adam and Sir John Soane. Grinling Gibbons provided the central statue of King Char... information-britain.co.uk
Chelsea Royal Hospital | Museum/Attraction Review | London | Frommers.com This dignified institution, founded by Charles II in 1682 as a home for veterans, was designed and completed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1692. It consists of a main block containing the hall and the chapel, flanked by east and west wings. There's been little change to Wren's design, except for minor ... frommers.com
Royal Hospital Chelsea Museum, London SW3: tourist information from TourUK Designed in an English baroque style, the Royal Hospital has two residential wings linked by the Great Hall and Chapel. The Chapel is decorated with regimental colours and contains a fresco of 'Christ Rising from the Tomb' by Sebastiano Ricco. The panelled Great Hall, opposite, features a mural of C... touruk.co.uk
Royal Hospital Chelsea - Visit London At most times, visitors are free to wander around and visit the hospital's chapel and museum, which contains a huge collection of war medals bequeathed by former residents. From the gardens, there are excellent framed views across the Thames to Battersea Power Station. The hospital is off-limits to ... visitlondon.com
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