Ex-Serviceman, Chelsea Pensioner, inside one of the pensioners 'births' at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom
Ex-Serviceman Seargent Major Michael Allen, outside his pensioners 'birth' at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom The Royal Hospital Chelsea, was founded in 1682 by King Charles II to provide soldiers with a fitting home in their retirement. Few British institutions can boast three centuries of unbroken service, and none is closer to the heart of the nation than 'The Men in Scarlet', the Chelsea by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1692 the Royal Hospital Chelsea has changed little in its long history. From its distinctive red brick exterior to its beautifully designed interiors the Royal Hospital remains a remarkable and historical building.
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Location: The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
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