A history of Chelsea - from quaint to Quant

This is a repeat of the 5th April walk.

The word Chelsea (also formerly Chelceth, Chelchith, or Chelsey, originates from the Old English term for "landing place [on the river] for chalk or limestone" (Cealc-hyð: chalk-wharf, in Anglo-Saxon).

By the middle of the 17th century, Chelsea was described as a "quaint and quiet country village, with about a thousand inhabitants". We will be looking at the influence of King Charles II and the Victorians in the development of the area. Then we will end with the inspiration of Mary Quant that launched the 1960s Chelsea set.

SCHEDULE
11.00 - 11.30 Meet downstairs at the Royal Court Theatre bar
11.30 - 13.15 Four mile circular walk through Chelsea
13.15 Lunch together at Pizza Express at The Pheasantry
15.00 ish finish

OTHER DETAILS
Meetup fee: £7 (payable on the day) - if you have 'unpaid' by your name, please ignore
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