Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times

"Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times" by George Bryan is a historical look at the Chelsea parish, covering its history, famous people, and important events. Bryan wanted to highlight the area’s cultural past because few books had recently covered Chelsea’s rich past. He shares his own links to the parish and aims to be interesting and fact-based, yet concise. The beginning looks at the meaning of Chelsea’s name, its borders, the Old Church, and notable monuments. The book introduces the parish's important residents and landmarks, mixing personal stories with historical facts to create a vivid story of Chelsea through time.