Early history
The word Chelsea (also formerly Chelceth, Chelchith, or Chelsey, ) originates from the Old English term for "landing place [on the river] for chalk or … See more

Buses
Chelsea is served by many Transport for London bus services.
Tube and rail See more

• Chelsea, The Fascination of London by G. E. Mitton
• LivingBorough – Chelsea via articles, images and videos
• Digital Public Library of America. Works related to Chelsea, London, various dates See more

The parish and borough of Chelsea, which now forms the southern part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, was bounded by rivers on … See more

In the 18th century, Chelsea Cricket Club was prominent for a time and played its home matches on what was then Chelsea Common, an area that virtually disappeared under building work in the 19th century. Records have survived of five matches … See more

• Daniel Lysons (1792), "Chelsea", Environs of London, vol. 2: County of Middlesex, London: T. Cadell
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