The Chelsea Pensioners
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The official Twitter account of the #ChelseaPensioners, the UK's iconic Army veterans. Est. 1692 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
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The Falklands Fallen, by Jay Morgan Hyrons Pen & Sword Books, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Uncover personal stories and untold details of the three civilians who died towards the end of the war. All royalties will go towards The Chelsea Pensioners & the care of the Chelsea Pensioners.
Don't miss this upcoming event with Martin Cawthorne, author of 'The Royal Hospital Chelsea at War' at Chelsea History Festival on September 28th 📘 🎫 Find out more and book your tickets here: buff.ly/4gfdQdk The Chelsea Pensioners Chelsea Heritage Quarter
chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/events/the-fal… Tickets are available for this event in just 2 weeks time book now #History #speaker #royalhospital #events Pen & Sword Books The Chelsea Pensioners
Happy Publication Day to 'The Royal Hospital Chelsea at War' 📘 ✨ This is the untold story of the aged and infirm facing the horrors of the #Blitz at #Chelsea, a significant gap in the historical record. Order your copy here: buff.ly/3Mp5jXt The Chelsea Pensioners
Join author Martin Cawthorne at this year’s Chelsea Heritage Quarter to find out the stories of Chelsea’s old soldiers as the Blitz rained down over London in his brand-new book 'The Royal Hospital Chelsea at War' published by The History Press. Book now: loom.ly/2-jJb-0
John Humphreys OBE DL, who died aged 102, was the last living veteran of those who fought at the ‘bridge too far’ Arnhem 1944. Stuart Tootal captured his story in 'The Last Para' published by Penguin Michael Joseph. Hear more at the Chelsea History Festival: loom.ly/oDvENEk
Uncover stories of soldiers & civilians during the Falklands War with Jay Morgan Hyrons. Pen & Sword Books 🗓️ 27 Sep, 2pm 📍The Chelsea Pensioners 🎟️ bit.ly/4ghMAe4 Pre-order The Falklands Fallen now!
Repository to Resource: Preserving, researching and utilising the #WW2 archives of the Royal Hospital Chelsea - buff.ly/3z2cB0p The Chelsea Pensioners #history #Chelsea #Blitz #Londonhistory
Last week some of the Regiment's Warrant Officers and Senior NCOs visited The Chelsea Pensioners. They spoke to some of the #ChelseaPensioners and toured the grounds. The Army Air Corps REME #iamcombataviation #youbelonghere #aviationrecce #thisisbelonging #findwhereyoubelong
Did you know the iconic Scarlet coat was first issued in 1704? Unique to the Hospital, it has identified the Chelsea Pensioners for over 300 years! Find out more at the new Soane Stable Yard. loom.ly/8pbUtzc Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this project possible.