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CHELSEA


Chelsea is one of the most agreeable borough of London. The ancient and timid town along the river, it received importance at Tudors’s time, because it was the place of residence of King Henry VIII’s chancellor, Sir Thomas Morus. But he was not only its resident illustrious. Artists like Turner, Whistler and Rosetti were captivated by the sight of the river from the Cheyne walk, the more crowded street of the borough.
The King's road, undoubtedly it is one of his famous avenues, where, in the 60s to 80s it was frequented by the Bohemians, hippies and artists of all kinds. The historian Thomas Carlyle, whose house can still be visited, gave him the reputation of a place of writers of the XIXth century. For its wooded streets we can find the Chelsea Old Church, statues of illustrious men of the past, the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden with the estátua of Sir Hans Sloane, and the square that takes his name, the Sloane Square, which is so agreeable, it fills of florists and a statue representing Venus. There we can find a London’s underground station.
The famous Royal Hospital, elegant architectural set under the reign of King Charles II, built by Christopher Wren from 1682. From here there is a spectacular sight of another side of the river thames.
Walking along Smith street we can come to Royal Hospital and later to Albert Bridge of 1873, the most elegant bridge of London, especially when it is illuminated during the night.
On having crossed the bridge, we come to one of my favorite parks, Buttersea Park. Every year, during the spring primulas and flowers of diverse types blooms in the middle of its green lawn. There are many footpaths between trees. The green of the lawn was giving me a placidity sensation. Buttersea Park is in opposite side of the thames.
Sometimes, in summer, my friends and I we used to do picnic, listening to Vaugham Williams and chatting about actuality topics.
To live in London, without doubts, is an unforgettable experience.
How I love this city!