Walking Tour: Heritage of Chelsea
Location:
National Army Museum (Info Point)
Date & time:
Saturday 28 Sep 2024, 11.00am
Price:
£20.00
Anne-Marie Craven provides a fascinating overview of the history and heritage of Chelsea.
About the event
The heritage of Chelsea is as fascinating as it is broad. From its military connections in Duke of York Square, its role as haven for writers and actors all the way to it being the epicentre of the Swinging Sixties, the area has many stories to tell.
The heritage of the area can also be seen through its owners, its landlords and its many fascinating residents. Be it Cheyne, Cadogan or Wilde, these names have had a lasting impression on the area and how we view its history.
Anne-Marie Craven provides an overview of Chelsea’s wide-ranging heritage. Offering a perfect introduction to the area, this tour will look at Chelsea residents such as Bram Stoker and Mark Twain, while also highlighting the impact of Mary Quant on the King’s Road. Finally, it will cover the history of Chelsea staples such as Peter Jones and its humble beginnings and the role of the Royal Court Theatre as the original home for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
This tour will start at the National Army Museum and end at Sloane Square station.
About the speaker
Anne-Marie Craven is an art historian with a passionate interest in art and architecture, particularly in London. She is a Blue Badge Guide and operates tours as a City of London guide.
FAQs
Is the National Army Museum accessible?Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,
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.
There will be no storage facilities for luggage or coats at any of our venues during the festival.
Walks will continue in wet conditions, so please dress appropriately.
Please adhere to the age range specified for events on the listings page and if appropriate please book a ticket for your child. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. This person can accompany a maximum of four children per event. Where permitted, any child over the age of two needs their own seat for events.
The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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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