When people think of Chelsea – people think of football, pensioners and flower shows and today we will discover some of the area’s lesser known secrets!

First founded by the Anglo Saxons as “Chelchehite” – the landing place for chalk – its proximity to Westminster and the City would see the area become home to persons of quality who were attracted by good clean air and its riverside proximity.

Today we will discover:

• An area made popular by Monarchs and Statesmen – we will discover the story of Sir Thomas More who lost the friendship of a King as well as losing his head.

• The Royal Hospital and its famous pensioners

• The origins of the Swinging Sixties and the Sloane Ranger

A place there has more Blue Plaques than anywhere else in London – where else can you find the stories of some of the leading writers, musicians, artists and Royalty who have called Chelsea their home.