Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. There have been two Chelsea Bridges, on the site of what was an ancient ford.
Chelsea Bridge
The first Chelsea Bridge as seen from Battersea in 1858, shortly after opening. The Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster is shown under construction in the background.
The Battersea Shield
Battersea (top), Victoria (centre) and Vauxhall (bottom) bridges, 1859
Chelsea is an affluent area in West London, England, due south-west of Charing Cross by approximately 2.5 miles. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames and for postal purposes is part of the south-western postal area.
King's Road in late June 2006
Chelsea Town Hall
Figure Court of Royal Hospital Chelsea
Statue of King Charles II on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea