Chelsea Hospital Collection

Chelsea Pensioners with black jacks, London, c1901 (1901)
Chelsea Pensioners with Black Jacks, London, c1901 (1901). Pensioners at The Royal Chelsea hospital with two 5 gallon black jacks

Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe
FLO4688662 Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe

View of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

View of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War

The Last Muster, after Hubert Herkomer, Esq. A.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
The Last Muster, after Hubert Herkomer, Esq. A.R.A.From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Fancy Dress Ball at the Prince's Hall, Piccadilly, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Dress Ball at the Prince's Hall, Piccadilly. For the benefit of the Chelsea Hospital for Women - Coming down from supper, 1886. From "The Graphic

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 25, 1891, 1891. Creator: R Barnes
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 25, 1891, 1891. The Nelson relics at the Royal Naval Exhibition. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Statue of Charles II, Chelsea Hospital (colour litho)
2793911 Statue of Charles II, Chelsea Hospital (colour litho) by Manners, Lady Victoria Marjorie Harriet (1883-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Charles II, Chelsea Hospital)

Sketches of the London County Council Election (engraving)
1626649 Sketches of the London County Council Election (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the London County Council Election)

St Bartholomews Hospital, Guys Hospital, St Georges Hospital, Bethlehem Hospital, St Thomass Hospital
5210072 St Bartholomews Hospital, Guys Hospital, St Georges Hospital, Bethlehem Hospital, St Thomass Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Westminster Hospital, Brompton Hospital, Kings College Hospital

Advertisement for Descriptions of Battles by Sea and Lane in Two Volumes, from the Kings Librarys at Greenwich
609788 Advertisement for Descriptions of Battles by Sea and Lane in Two Volumes, from the Kings Librarys at Greenwich and Chelsea (coloured engraving) by Dighton

The Chapel of the Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1037890 The Chapel of the Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel of the Chelsea Hospital)

A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving)
1046921 A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the West End of London)

The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Building for the Chelsea Hospital for Women (engraving)
1106787 The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Building for the Chelsea Hospital for Women (engraving) by English School

General view of the interior of the Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving)
605266 General view of the interior of the Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Chelsea Hospital and its environs (coloured engraving)
602486 View of Chelsea Hospital and its environs (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving)
605304 General view of Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Chelsea Hospital on the far bank of the River Thames)

Chelsea Pensioners lighting up (engraving)
560482 Chelsea Pensioners lighting up (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Pensioners lighting up)

Chelsea Hospital (chromolitho)
669077 Chelsea Hospital (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital)

The West-End Railway District, London (engraving)
1610046 The West-End Railway District, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West-End Railway District, London)

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1608723 Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Garden Fete at Chelsea Hospital for the Royal Army Coffee Taverns Association (engraving)
1107078 Garden Fete at Chelsea Hospital for the Royal Army Coffee Taverns Association (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

River Thames: Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving)
6022610 River Thames: Chelsea Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital)

The Life of a Soldier, by Charles W Clover (colour litho)
5238604 The Life of a Soldier, by Charles W Clover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of a Soldier, by Charles W Clover)

After the review (engraving)
605296 After the review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the review: one of the old bandsmen at Chelsea Hospital playing the British Grenadier)

Legend of Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
605270 Legend of Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legend of Chelsea Hospital, designed by Sir Christopher Wren)

Sunday evening in Chelsea Hospital garden (engraving)
605262 Sunday evening in Chelsea Hospital garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday evening in Chelsea Hospital garden)

Chelsea Pensioner (coloured engraving)
610496 Chelsea Pensioner (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Pensioner)

The King and Queen pay a visit to the annual spring flower show at Chelsea (b / w photo)
3637544 The King and Queen pay a visit to the annual spring flower show at Chelsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crimean Inquiry, Examination of the Earl of Lucan (engraving)
1608721 The Crimean Inquiry, Examination of the Earl of Lucan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crimean Inquiry, Examination of the Earl of Lucan)

Fancy Sale in the Grounds of Chelsea Hospital, in Aid of the Covernesses Benevolent Institution (engraving)
1607232 Fancy Sale in the Grounds of Chelsea Hospital, in Aid of the Covernesses Benevolent Institution (engraving) by English School

General the Honourable Sir Edward Paget, GCB, Governor of Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1618131 General the Honourable Sir Edward Paget, GCB, Governor of Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London (colour litho)
972793 Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old soldiers in the hall of Chelsea Hospital, London)

After the Review, One of the Old Bandsmen at Chelsea Hospital playing "The British Grenadier"(engraving)
1622170 After the Review, One of the Old Bandsmen at Chelsea Hospital playing " The British Grenadier" (engraving) by English School

Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1594189 Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Fair at Chelsea Hospital)

Chelsea Hospital Illustrated (engraving)
1037901 Chelsea Hospital Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital Illustrated)

King Charless Day, Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1105728 King Charless Day, Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charless Day, Chelsea Hospital)

Fete in Chelsea Hospital Grounds in Aid of the Hospital for Consumption (engraving)
1101956 Fete in Chelsea Hospital Grounds in Aid of the Hospital for Consumption (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chelsea Hospital (colour litho)
976197 Chelsea Hospital (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital)

The Duke of Wellington lying in state (engraving)
605268 The Duke of Wellington lying in state (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chelsea Pensioner (coloured engraving)
560491 Chelsea Pensioner (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Pensioner)

Damage caused to London in air raids by German Gotha bombers during World War I, 1917-1918 (b / w photo)
6015411 Damage caused to London in air raids by German Gotha bombers during World War I, 1917-1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sketches at Chelsea Hospital, Old Pensioners (engraving)
1627034 Sketches at Chelsea Hospital, Old Pensioners (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Chelsea Hospital, Old Pensioners)

The New Hospital for Consumption, and Fancy Fair for its Benefit (engraving)
5238314 The New Hospital for Consumption, and Fancy Fair for its Benefit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Hospital for Consumption)

Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
6006105 Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital)

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry (engraving)
605294 Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry)

The Lying in State at Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
605293 The Lying in State at Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 20 November 1852)

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"Chelsea Hospital: A Historic Institution Serving London's Veterans" Step back in time to c1901, where the iconic Chelsea Pensioners with their distinctive black jacks roamed the streets of London. This captivating image showcases the rich history and tradition that surrounds Chelsea Hospital. The statue of Charles II stands proudly at Chelsea Hospital, a symbol of its royal origins. This color lithograph captures the grandeur and significance of this landmark. Intriguing sketches from the London County Council Election provide a glimpse into the political landscape surrounding hospitals such as St Bartholomews, Guys, St Georges, Bethlehem, St Thomass, Greenwich, Westminster, Brompton, Kings College - all institutions dedicated to healing and care. An advertisement entices readers with vivid descriptions of battles by sea and land from the esteemed Kings Librarys at Greenwich and Chelsea. These colored engravings transport us to epic historical events. The Chapel is depicted in an engraving that exudes serenity and spirituality. It serves as a place for solace and reflection within these hallowed grounds. A bird's eye view engraving offers a unique perspective on bustling West End London. Amongst its vibrant streets lies Chelsea Hospital - an integral part of this thriving cityscape. Witnessing The Princess of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone for a new building at Chelsea Hospital for Women is an enchanting moment frozen in time. It highlights progress towards gender equality in healthcare provision during that era. General views both inside and outside showcase the magnificence of this institution through colored engravings. Its architecture impresses visitors while providing comfort to those who call it home. Lastly, we see pensioners lighting up; their camaraderie evident even in an engraving capturing their shared moments together. These images encapsulate not only daily life but also emphasize how community bonds are forged within these walls. Chelsea Hospital has stood as a pillar supporting veterans throughout history.