On the 15th of September the Hollingbourne W.I. along with the Royal British Legion visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
It was an interesting visit with so much history, and a lovely environment for the retired gentlemen. Surprisingly there were three ladies in residence as well!
It was an interesting visit with so much history, and a lovely environment for the retired gentlemen. Surprisingly there were three ladies in residence as well!
Aerial view
Our Guide Dave
Three views of Courtyards
The Great Hall - the dining hall
The Chapel completed by Christopher Wren in 1687
Towers of remembrance - The Chelsea Pensioners have unveiled their very own ceramic poppy display to commemorate the centenary of the Great War.
"Pensioner on a Bench" purely for tourists!
As demonstrated by Christine!!