Robert Lyman and Richard Dannatt discuss how the British Army went from success to failure in the period between the World Wars.
The Chelsea Pensioners and Sir Christopher Wren take you back 300 years to the building of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Go back to the founding days of Chelsea and explore its historic origins, from small settlement to Royal Borough, with Emily Laurence Baker from Look Up London.
John Callow uncovers the forgotten history of the Bideford witches, the last group of women executed for witchcraft in England.
Joya Chatterji surveys the history of South Asia during the 20th century.
Alan Philps investigates Stalin’s efforts to influence and constrain British and American reporters during the Second World War.
Hear about the lost cities that were once symbols of power and empire which have now fallen into obscurity and myth with historian Katherine Pangonis.
Delve into Chelsea's iconic history at the heart of global fashion, from the swinging sixties through the punk scene and beyond.
Bestselling author and historian Helen Fry discusses the role of women in intelligence services in the 20th century.
Jessica Cox reveals the fascinating untold history of pregnancy and childbirth in Victorian Britain.
Robert Tombs speaks to Ali Ansari about the historical context that laid the foundations for Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Join us for a relaxed family storytelling session on the Lower Lawn at Chelsea Physic Garden.
Grab your trowel, brush and fedora and join us in discovering the amazing world of archaeology.
Step back in time at History Street, where you can meet fascinating living historians, serving soldiers and people working to preserve our past.
Expert tour guide Steven Szymanski explores Chelsea’s role in the punk movement, journeying through the streets where punk icons once walked.