Friday, July 19, 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.

Contrary to popular belief, fans of the football club Chelsea FC are shown to be earning twice the national average income. This helps the district of Chelsea to disprove the fact that football isn't only a sport for the working class.

In the centre of Chelsea, you will find everything: from the famous stores of King's Road, to the plethora of both small and big businesses that surround Sloane Square. In fact, if you visit King's Road, you will still be able to see Vivien Westwood's punk boutique. In proximity, you will also find Saatchi Gallery that showcases a lot of contemporary art exhibitions.

There are many places and events to see in Chelsea; for one, there is the famous Chelsea Flower Show in May and the monumental Royal Hospital. A tour of Chelsea will also take you through intricate architectural masterpieces such as the National Army Museum and the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Those who enjoy watching movies can go to the famous Royal Court Theatre or visit one of the many independent cinemas around Chelsea.

Anyone who is interested in settling down in London should give Chelsea a try because, nowadays, it has become one of the most prestigious places to live in. There are you can find luxurious restaurants and caf'es, recreational facilities and spas, and much more. There are many educational centres for the children, such as primary schools, high-schools and universities. The best part is that you can choose from a wide range of houses and apartments: you have the opportunity to personalize your pick and live in a place where you would never have a dull day.

When walking on the streets of Chelsea, you can be sure you are walking in the footsteps of revolutionaries, politicians, painters and many other important historical figures. Chelsea was once a small village which became the living place of Thomas More- an important lawyer. In his footsteps came many other rich families who also built houses in Chelsea.

Later, Charles II enclosed an old farming track and made it into a highway from Hampton Court Palace to Whitehall. The ruling monarch allowed only certain people to travel on his highway, which later became known as the King's Road. Actually, the road was forbidden to the general public until the 1830s. Chelsea became connected to the outside world in 1772 with the addition of the Battersea Bridge; furthermore, in 1874 the Embankment was created.

In 1877, the site of the Stamford Bridge slowly began to change into what is now known as Stamford. Furthermore, in 1877, it was chosen as the place where a new stadium would be built at. Later, the Mears brothers got the ownership of the land and created Chelsea FC.




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