Chelsea, Middlesex

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Chelsea

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Chelsea. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Chelsea, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Chelsea
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Chelsea in 1950

Old Maps of Chelsea

Historic Maps of Chelsea and the local area.

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Map of Chelsea in 1896

Map of Chelsea in 1897-1909

Map of Chelsea in 1920

Map of Chelsea in 1945

Map of Chelsea in 1895

Sheet Maps of Chelsea

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Chelsea and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Chelsea in 1897

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Shows Chelsea in 1920

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Books about Chelsea
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82 photo books on Chelsea and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of West London Photographic Memories

Cover image of Collected Memories of Greater London - South of the Thames

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Cover image of South East London Photographic Memories

Cover image of Middlesex Photographic Memories

Memories of Chelsea
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Read and share your memories of Chelsea itself or of a particular photo of Chelsea.
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Schooldays

I attended Chelsea Central from 1955 to 60. I remember Mr Parry-Jones was PT master at the time and had scars on his back supposedly from Japanese prisoner of war camps. He was keen to start up boxing at school and I remember he put me, little skinny white guy, against a muscley African guy 3 years older. I got a hiding. Woodwork master, Mr Thorneycroft, was called ‘the whistling woodworm’ as he was permanently whistling. Tough times but had some fun.

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Fun As A Youngster

Attended CHELSEA secondary central in fall of ‘57 and ‘58. Had a great time. Returned to Canada at Xmas 58. School trip to Devon in spring of 58. Always remember the woodworking teacher. Mr. Thornycroft. Sp?

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