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Built 300 years ago as a home for veteran and invalid soldiers, the Royal Hospital still houses more than 500 "Chelsea pensioners", old and disabled soldiers who on special occasions wear the traditional uniform of Marlborough's time, with scarlet frock-coats in summer and dark blue overcoats in winter.
The Hospital was founded by Charles II in 1682, probably on the model of Louis XIV's Hôtel des Invalides in Paris (1670). The original buildings were designed by Wren (1682-92); an extension was built by Robert Adam (1765-82); and the complex was completed by Sir John Soane (1819). The entrance to the Hospital is by the London Gate, on the northeast. To the east of the road is a museum illustrating the history of the Royal Hospital
The Hospital was founded by Charles II in 1682, probably on the model of Louis XIV's Hôtel des Invalides in Paris (1670). The original buildings were designed by Wren (1682-92); an extension was built by Robert Adam (1765-82); and the complex was completed by Sir John Soane (1819). The entrance to the Hospital is by the London Gate, on the northeast. To the east of the road is a museum illustrating the history of the Royal Hospital
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Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Renaissance; Garden or botanic display; Paintings, art collections; Historical museum; Medical, pharmacy attraction
Royal Hospital
66 Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4SR
United Kingdom
66 Royal Hospital Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4SR
United Kingdom
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Closed | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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