2001: on the Edge of Eternity by Jack Van Impe

2001: on the Edge of Eternity by Jack Van Impe

Chelsea has always been a district beloved by the influential and wealthy. Initially a small riverside village that centred around Chelsea Old Church, from the late seventeenth century Chelsea mushroomed inland and the King's Road, originally the private road of Charles I, became its main artery. New buildings replaced Chelsea's market gardens and fields and streets and squares were developed on what had been previously private estates. It became a popular artists' colony and its bohemian reputation continued in post-war London when the King's Road became a major fashion hub and Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood established their boutiques. Its Old Town Hall has been venue for fashionable weddings, and Chelsea's many listed buildings, including the Royal Hospital designed by Wren and home to the Chelsea Flower show, designer shops, theatre, concert hall, the Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Barracks and characterful pubs make it a delight to visit and explore. Chelsea in 50 Buildings unveils the history of this fascinating area of West London through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. The book will appeal to all those who live in Chelsea or who have an interest in the area.

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ISBN 13	9780849938917
ISBN 10	0849938910
Title	2001: on the Edge of Eternity
Author	Jack Van Impe
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Send The Light
Year published	1997-02-27
Number of pages	560
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