Chelsea Pensioners Collection

"From Our Own Correspondent" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
"From Our Own Correspondent" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1856. Engraving of a painting in the Exhibition at the British Institution, ...suggested by the Crimean news

'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]

The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Post-Office - painted by F. Goodall, 1850. Painting in the Exhibition of the British Institution, ...meant to indicate the arrival of an Indian Mail with the news of a dear-bought victory....It

CJ9 9769 Dodge WC, Chelsea Pensioners
Dodge WC, Chelsea Pensioners, Victory Parade, Goodwood Revival 2021, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2021

Pensioners Ward, Royal Hospital, Chelsea (colour litho)
3643284 Pensioners Ward, Royal Hospital, Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pensioners Ward, Royal Hospital, Chelsea)

Advertisement for William Younger & Cos ales and stout, 1926 (colour litho)
6033015 Advertisement for William Younger & Cos ales and stout, 1926 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Muster, Sunday at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea (engraving)
1053649 The Last Muster, Sunday at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Muster, Sunday at the Royal Hospital)

Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition (litho)
1627091 Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition)

Cheering the King on Coronation Day, the Chelsea Pensioners on Constitution Hill (litho)
1040632 Cheering the King on Coronation Day, the Chelsea Pensioners on Constitution Hill (litho) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheering the King on Coronation Day)

Our Soldiers Past and Future, Old Chelsea and Young Chelsea (engraving)
1044609 Our Soldiers Past and Future, Old Chelsea and Young Chelsea (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Soldiers Past and Future)

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

The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733576 The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

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)

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 pensioners joining the procession (engraving)
602323 Chelsea pensioners joining the procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733577 The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

The Old Order Changeth (litho)
1614999 The Old Order Changeth (litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Order Changeth)

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

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)

Trafalgar Day at the Earls Court Exhibition, watching the "Sea-Fight"(litho)
1063911 Trafalgar Day at the Earls Court Exhibition, watching the " Sea-Fight" (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mars and Venus or Sir Cecil chastised (engraving)
605295 Mars and Venus or Sir Cecil chastised (engraving) by Collings, Samuel (fl.1784-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised)

Royal Hospital Chelsea (engraving)
560506 Royal Hospital Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Hospital Chelsea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

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)

Pensioners in the great quadrangle of Chelsea Royal Hospital (b / w photo)
3637717 Pensioners in the great quadrangle of Chelsea Royal Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bicentenary of Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
605300 Bicentenary of Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicentenary of Chelsea Hospital: Duke of Cambridge inspecting the pensioners)

Veterans Battered in their Countrys War (litho)
1042372 Veterans Battered in their Countrys War (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans Battered in their Countrys War)

Mending his clothes (litho)
1037900 Mending his clothes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending his clothes)

Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
560483 Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Hospital. From The Graphic)

Chelsea Pensioners (engraving)
560481 Chelsea Pensioners (engraving) by Weatherhead, William Harris (1843-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Pensioners.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Chelsea Pensioners in the Long Wards (oil on canvas)
1781580 Chelsea Pensioners in the Long Wards (oil on canvas) by Conolly, Ellen (fl.1873-85); 106x132 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info.: 5 Chelsea Pensioners in the Long Wards)

Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
1052410 Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at Chelsea Hospital)

A bit of old Chelsea (engraving)
605297 A bit of old Chelsea (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bit of old Chelsea)

The Chelsea Pensioner (engraving)
605265 The Chelsea Pensioner (engraving) by Sharp, Michael William (fl.1801-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Chelsea Pensioner.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1819 (oil on board)
1781585 Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1819 (oil on board) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 28x38 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Sunday Evening in Chelsea Hospital Gardens (engraving)
1048979 Sunday Evening in Chelsea Hospital Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Evening in Chelsea Hospital Gardens)

The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)
1061224 The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Review of the Troops from Egypt)

The lying in state of the remains of F M The Duke of Wellington at Chelsea Hospital, November 1852 (coloured engraving)
1108286 The lying in state of the remains of F M The Duke of Wellington at Chelsea Hospital, November 1852 (coloured engraving) by English School

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 2nd June 1953. Chelsea Pensioners outside Buckingham Palace await the Queens return from Westminster Abbey following her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Chelsea 30 / 4 / 1970 Chelsea fans including Chelsea Pensioners manage to get
Chelsea 30/4/1970 Chelsea fans including Chelsea Pensioners manage to get their hands on the FA Cup during the victory parade after Chelsea had beaten Leeds in the final

Old time dancers rehearsing The Creep, March 1954 Dance Hall

Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (from "The Graphic, "vol. 3), February 18, 1871
Sunday at Chelsea Hospital (from " The Graphic, " vol. 3), February 18, 1871

Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784. March 30, 1784
Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784

Chelsea Hospital, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Chelsea Hospital, c1876. Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement and nursing home for veterans of the British Army, founded by King Charles II in 1682, the gardens are Grade II listed

Chelsea Pensioners, 1886. Artist: MJ Lueders
Chelsea Pensioners, 1886. Retired British service personnel at The Royal Hospital Chelsea retirement and nursing home in London. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

George Gwynn at the Wheel of Ole Bill a 1914 Bus - with the Chelsea Pensioners onboard the open top double decker bus. A London Routemaster bus can be seen alogside. September 1967

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The Chelsea Pensioners, a symbol of honor and resilience, have left an indelible mark on history. With their iconic CJ9 9769 Dodge WC vehicles, they traverse the streets of London with pride. These brave individuals find solace in the Pensioners Ward at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, where camaraderie and support abound. In 1926, an advertisement for William Younger & Cos ales and stout captured the essence of these remarkable men. The vibrant colours of this lithograph mirrored the spirit that radiated from each pensioner's heart. "The Last Muster" engraving depicts a poignant Sunday scene at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. Pensioners gather to pay homage to their fallen comrades, reminding us all of their unwavering dedication to service. Sketches from the Royal Military Exhibition showcase not only their military prowess but also their artistic talents. These lithographs capture moments that will forever be etched in our collective memory. On Coronation Day, as King George V passed by Constitution Hill, it was impossible not to notice the jubilant cheers emanating from the Chelsea Pensioners. Their loyalty and devotion were palpable through every stroke of this lithograph. "Our Soldiers Past and Future" engraving beautifully juxtaposes Old Chelsea with Young Chelsea – a testament to how these veterans shape generations yet to come. Their wisdom is invaluable; their legacy everlasting. Even during moments of relaxation, such as "Chelsea Pensioners lighting up, " there is an undeniable sense of purpose within them. Each puff represents years spent defending our nation's freedom – a reminder that duty never truly ends. "The Hall" at Royal Hospital Chelsea stands tall as a beacon of hope for those who seek refuge within its walls. This colour lithograph captures its grandeur while serving as a constant reminder that these pensioners are cherished guardians deserving utmost respect. "After the review, " engraved meticulously by skilled hands, showcases pensioners basking in the pride of their accomplishments.