Project Gutenberg 2008-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 88 Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith) 1868 1955 Mitton, Geraldine Edith Besant, Walter 1836 1901 Besant, Sir Walter Maurice, Walter 03001008 Chelsea Fascination of London E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Chelsea" by G. E. Mitton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a detailed exploration of Chelsea, London, focusing on its history, notable architecture, cultural associations, and significance in the broader context of the city. The text captures a vibrant narrative of the area's past as well as its important landmarks and individuals." "At the start of "Chelsea," the prefatory note provides context for the work, revealing its connection to a larger series aimed at documenting London's history. The subsequent content introduces the etymology of Chelsea's name, the boundaries that once defined it, and relevant historical events that shaped the area, including the connection to Sir Thomas More. The opening describes notable features such as the location's transformation over the centuries, historical associations with figures like Queen Eleanor and Sir Hans Sloane, and the architectural nuances of various buildings and streets. This sets the stage for a thorough examination of Chelsea's rich heritage and its evolution into a prominent part of London." (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Chelsea (London, England) -- Description and travel DA Text United Kingdom Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Travel & Geography 191898 191776 2024-09-11T12:56:15.519642 2023-09-12T06:45:17.286489 text/html text/html 187899 2008-11-28T17:16:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2686578 2021-01-04T10:48:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1110727 2024-09-11T12:56:21.552656 application/epub+zip 1111503 2024-09-11T12:56:17.244645 application/epub+zip 84277 2024-09-11T12:56:15.891646 application/epub+zip 1112254 2024-09-11T12:56:24.246646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1099528 2024-09-11T12:56:20.202646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136023 2022-09-12T14:14:04.929041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158096 158018 2024-09-11T12:56:15.084676 2023-09-12T06:45:16.650483 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 157894 2021-01-04T10:48:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 61398 2021-01-04T10:48:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 157911 2021-01-04T10:48:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61375 2021-01-04T10:48:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21364 2024-09-11T12:56:24.388605 application/rdf+xml 6784 2024-09-11T12:56:15.984669 image/jpeg 1388 2024-09-11T12:56:15.939645 image/jpeg 2688861 2024-09-11T12:56:15.571705 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia