Chelsea Insider Low - Cadogan

4 | INTRODUCTION |IntroductionWhether you’re a visitor to London or alifelong resident in the capital, Chelseahas something to offer. With grandbuildings, a fascinating history and someof the best shops, sights and restaurants,there’s always something to discover.In this guide, we look at Chelsea’sevolution, from early settlements to thebustling centre of culture and retail wesee today. We meet some of its mostsignificant figures and explain how thefocus shifted away from the River Thamesand towards the Kings Road. We tell itsstory, from Henry VIII and Sir ThomasMore to the Swinging Sixties to life inChelsea today. And we get top tips andfavourite places from locals who know thearea inside-out – our Insiders.Chelsea is still evolving today. And so,while we never intended to make thisguide comprehensive – indeed, it’simpossible to do so when writing aboutbusy, living, thriving place because itdoesn’t stand still – we hope that it willgive you an insight into how you couldspend your time and enjoy the best ofwhat Chelsea has to offer.Explore the past and present with ourwalking guide, sample a restaurant, listento some live music or find a hidden gemthat only people who really know the areawould be able to tell you about.That’s what this guide is about. We hopeyou find it useful and that it helps youdiscover the secrets and successes ofthis wonderful place for yourself.