The Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners
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From prehistoric marsh to a college that never opened – uncovering the story of our site

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A grand civic celebration: the Chelsea Historic Pageant of 1908

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From exploding torpedoes to stuffed polar bears: The Royal Military and Naval Exhibitions of 1890 and 1891

The Royal Hospital Chelsea's walking rugby team stood in front of the Royal Hospital building

The Scarlet Warriors
Pensioner Archie in his garden

The Secret Garden
CEO Gary Lashko

CEO Gary Lashko to retire from the Royal Hospital Chelsea
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Guided Individual Tours - 4th August

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Guided Individual Tours - 23rd August

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Chelsea History Festival

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Savour Food Festival

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Black and white photo of Mick Gue at the Cypriot running championship
Meet Chelsea Pensioner Mick Gue: Sporting Success

Chelsea Pensioner, Mick Gue, talks about his athletic triumphs in the Army, and what he is doing now to stay fit in retirement. 

Group of Chelsea Pensioners stood in front of metal soldier sculpture
Chelsea Pensioners Veteran Outreach Hits the Road

Last week, the Royal Hospital’s Chelsea Pensioners Veteran Outreach programme embarked on a nationwide roadshow to connect with Veterans in Northeast England.