This was probably Chelsea’s most famous tourist location between the Great War of 1914-1918 and the Second World War of 1939-1945. Its history dated back
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Ships called ‘Chelsea’ during the Second World War
Two ships bearing the name of “Chelsea” gave service during the Second World War. H.M.S. Chelsea was a destroyer and had a long, extensive and
Chelsea Blitz 1940 to 1945. Part Two- First raids 28th August to 9th September 1940.
Overview The key day when the Blitz really came to Chelsea was Monday 9th September 1940. It began in the early hours of the morning-
Beaufort Street (including Beaufort Mansions)
Second World War There were twenty bombing incidents in Beaufort Street during WW2 and six incidents impacting on Beaufort Mansions. In the worst, around 50