Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times by George Bryan

"Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times" by George Bryan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the parish of Chelsea, including its history, notable residents, and significant events that shaped the area. Bryan's work seeks to bring authentic local history to the forefront, thereby illuminating the rich cultural heritage embedded in Chelsea. The opening of the book presents a preface where the author outlines his motivations for creating this local history, specifically emphasizing the lack of recent works since Thomas Faulkner’s history of Chelsea. Bryan shares personal connections to the parish, expressing his desire to make the volume both interesting and informative while avoiding unnecessary details. He discusses the etymology of Chelsea, its boundaries, the Old Church, and notable monuments within it. The text begins to explore the parish's distinguished residents and significant landmarks, setting a foundation for a narrative that intertwines personal anecdotes with historical facts as it progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bryan, George
LoC No. 03011552
Title Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times
Alternate Title Chelsea, in the Olden and Present Times
Credits Transcribed from the 1869 edition by David Price
Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Chelsea (London, England) -- History
Category Text
eBook-No. 45854
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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