History Street
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Burton Court)
Date & time:
Saturday 28 Sep 2024, 10.00am
Price:
Free
Step back in time at History Street, where you can meet fascinating living history reenactors, showcasing the story of Chelsea from the Romans to the Swinging Sixties.
About the event
Take a stroll through London’s history, starting with the origins of the city as the Roman settlement of Londinium. Speak to the Anglo-Saxons who formed Chelsea, chart the expansion of the area from the Tudor to the Civil War period, and explore the prominent military history of the neighbourhood.
Meet Henry VIII, arguably the most famous Tudor king, who acquired Chelsea Manor in 1536. Speak with two Victorian women who were pioneers in the world of medicine.
Find out about the impact of the Blitz during the Second World War, especially on the Royal Hospital, through London’s ARP Wardens and Fire Service, who helped save Chelsea and the wider London area.
Uncover the story of the King’s Road as the go-to place during the Swinging Sixties, along with an original 1960s police car on display.
History Street will host a variety of talented re-enactment groups including Britannia, Herigeas Hundas, Tastes Through Time, English Civil War Society, Zoom Through Time and Old Time Design.
Additional information
Last entry: 3.15pm
Gates close: 4.00pm
FAQs
Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch enquiries@rhc.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.
There will be no storage facilities for luggage or coats at any of our venues during the festival.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted at any of our venues. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
Online booking is available 24/7 on this website.
You can book by phone on 0131 226 0014 from Monday – Friday 10 – 5pm from 10 July but will need to make payment at the time. We cannot reserve tickets.
You can book in person at the National Army Museum from Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29th if there is still availability at that time, which we cannot guarantee.
Please see the full terms & conditions on the booking platform when you book tickets.
The booking fee is £2.00 and this applies online, on the telephone and in person.
All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, with the exception of cancelled events which we will refund within 28 days. The organising venue reserves the right to change event speakers and content may be subject to change. Refunds will not be issued if the event is still taking place.
There are no concessions for Chelsea History Festival tickets, which have been priced as reasonably as possible. People requiring a carer, support worker or personal assistant will get a complimentary carer ticket. To book this please contact our box office on 0131 226 0014. Proof of concession is required for these tickets so please be prepared to show relevant ID.
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