Parkland, Power, Prayer and a Pagoda – Battersea & Chelsea Walk

After a stroll on the new river path alongside the iconic Battersea Power Station we cross the river to Chelsea to hear of the area's literary, theatrical and military connections. View the famous Royal Hospital, home of the Chelsea Pensioners, discover a school founded by the Duke who was discredit by the behaviour of his mistress, find out how Chelsea became the centre of "swinging London" in the 1960s. Walk down a Royal Avenue which has played host to a famous film director, a famous chanteuse and a notable architect. Meet the former Lord of the Manor whose curious collections founded a famous museum and see the homes of famous authors.