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St Simon Zelotes, Chelsea, SW3
Victorian Gothic
Promenades and Streetscapes
London SW3, Chelsea
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Church consecrated 1859, Milner Street .
Bldg of Kentish ragstone with Bath stone dressings designed by Jos. Peacock 1858–9, built by White of Pimlico, in idiosyncratic Dec. style. Shallow sanctuary, aisled and clerestoreyed nave, with higher E. bays of aisles forming transepts galleried until 1896, W. bell turret. Polychrome interior with much naturalistic carving by J.L. Jacquet, and rich E. end with glass by Lavers & Barraud and furnishings by Hailand & Fisher. Organ by Walker.
Royal Hospital Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road,
Chelsea SW3
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There are actually two separate museums - the one seen here is within the precincts of the Royal Chelsea Hospital itself , it is quite small and is limited to only three rooms, on of which displaying only medals and badges. It also reflects the history of the Hospital founded by Charles II and whose patron is HM the Queen.
Not to be confused to the other museum is called the "National Army Museum", which is separate from the perimeter but adjacent to the Royal Hospital. This is situated in a modern extensive building and covers the military history from the earliest times to the present.
This sunny autumn path leads on to Hampstead heath just a ten minute walk from my place last year in november this path was covered in snow that was an early winter. A country of four seasons each one has its own character I have no favourites but I must admit autumn has the edge on colour.
Draycott Avenue, SW3
Part of my Bleeding London portfolio. For details of project, see London section of RPS website here: www.rps.org/regions-and-chapters/regions/london/blogs/201...
Chelsea Physic Garden,
London SW3
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Luma apiculata, (Chilean Myrtle) is a species of tree in the genus Luma in the family Myrtaceae, native to the central Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina between 33 and 45° South Latitude.
The Chilean Myrtle grows slowly, forming a small tree of around 10 to 15 meters, rarely 20 meters. Its trunk appears twisted and contorted and has smooth bark, coloured grey to bright orange-brown, which peels as the tree grows. It is evergreen, with small fragrant oval leaves 2 to 2.5 centimeters long and 1.5 broad, and profuse white flowers in early to mid summer. Its fruit is an edible black or blue berry 1 centimeter in diameter, ripe in early autumn. ts fruit is appreciated in Chile and Argentina and its flowers are important for honey production. The Chilean Myrtle has medicinal uses for the Mapuche people. It is also kept as bonsai and cultivated in gardens for the contrast of the glossy foliage and slender red stems. It has become naturalised in parts of Ireland and western Great Britain and it has been planted in Spain.
The Crown, Dovehouse Street, London SW3. This is the pub in the road which runs between the Royal Brompton Hospital (Fulham Road annex) and the Royal Marsden Hospital; handy for outpatients and hospital visitors. It's surprisingly large inside and obviosuly does food of an evening. Always has at least two real ales on handpumps.
Chelsea SW3
PASSIFLORA - Star of Bethlehem or Passion Flower
P. incarnata (maypop) leaves and roots have a long history of use among Native Americans in North America and were adapted by the European colonists. The fresh or dried leaves of maypop are used to make a tea that is used to treat insomnia, hysteria, and epilepsy, and is also valued for its analgesic properties.[5] P. edulis (passion fruit) and a few other species are used in Central and South America for similar purposes. Once dried, the leaves can also be smoked.