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The Chelsea Pensioners

@rhchelsea

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.

The Falklands Fallen, by Jay Morgan Hyrons <a href="/penswordbooks/">Pen & Sword Books</a>, 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 <a href="/RHChelsea/">The Chelsea Pensioners</a> &amp; the care of the Chelsea Pensioners.
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On this day 85 years ago, about 50 pensioners and support staff were evacuated to Rudhall Manor, Ross-on-Wye. A contingent continued to rotate through here for respite until 1946. Royal Hospital traditions continued including annual Founder’s Day Parades. 📸 Founder’s Day 1940

On this day 85 years ago, about 50 pensioners and support staff were evacuated to Rudhall Manor, Ross-on-Wye. A contingent continued to rotate through here for respite until 1946. Royal Hospital traditions continued including annual Founder’s Day Parades. 

📸 Founder’s Day 1940
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Our new gift shop and post office is OPEN! Come and find us in the Soane Stable Yard accessible via Chelsea Gate. All product sales go towards supporting the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the care of the Chelsea Pensioners. #Shop #PostOffice #Support #SoaneStableYard

Our new gift shop and post office is OPEN! Come and find us in the Soane Stable Yard accessible via Chelsea Gate. 

All product sales go towards supporting the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the care of the Chelsea Pensioners. 

#Shop #PostOffice #Support #SoaneStableYard
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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

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 <a href="/RHChelsea/">The Chelsea Pensioners</a> <a href="/ChelseaHistFest/">Chelsea Heritage Quarter</a>
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Happy #ProfessionalCareWorkersDay! We would like to say a massive thank you to the incredible team of carers at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for their dedication and commitment to care for the Chelsea Pensioners.

Happy #ProfessionalCareWorkersDay! We would like to say a massive thank you to the incredible team of carers at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for their dedication and commitment to care for the Chelsea Pensioners.
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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

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 <a href="/RHChelsea/">The Chelsea Pensioners</a>
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This #InternationalDayofCharity, will you help the Chelsea Pensioners to enjoy the very best retirement with a gift to support their mobility? Donate today via our website: loom.ly/RCCF0QM or 📲 call our fundraising team on 020 7881 5516.

This #InternationalDayofCharity, will you help the Chelsea Pensioners to enjoy the very best retirement with a gift to support their mobility? 

Donate today via our website: loom.ly/RCCF0QM or 📲 call our fundraising team on 020 7881 5516.
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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

Join author Martin Cawthorne at this year’s <a href="/ChelseaHistFest/">Chelsea Heritage Quarter</a> 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 <a href="/TheHistoryPress/">The History Press</a>. 

Book now: loom.ly/2-jJb-0
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3 PARA Padre Padre POG arranged a cultural visit this week to London, with guided tours of Westminster Abbey and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the Chelsea Pensioners. Special thanks to all the guides for facilitating this great event. Ready for anything 🇬🇧 The Chelsea Pensioners

3 PARA Padre <a href="/GarnellPaul/">Padre POG</a> arranged a cultural visit this week to London, with guided tours of Westminster Abbey and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the Chelsea Pensioners. Special thanks to all the guides for facilitating this great event.

Ready for anything 🇬🇧
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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

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 <a href="/MichaelJBooks/">Penguin Michael Joseph</a>. 

Hear more at the Chelsea History Festival: loom.ly/oDvENEk
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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!

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History Street 28 Sept, 10am-3.15pm Royal Hospital Chelsea (Burton Court) Step back in time at History Street! Meet thrilling living history reenactors, showcasing the story of Chelsea from the Romans to the Swinging Sixties. Free entry. Find Out More: bit.ly/3XhduKy

History Street
28 Sept, 10am-3.15pm
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Burton Court)
Step back in time at History Street! Meet thrilling living history reenactors, showcasing the story of Chelsea from the Romans to the Swinging Sixties.
Free entry. Find Out More: bit.ly/3XhduKy
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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

Repository to Resource: Preserving, researching and utilising the #WW2 archives of the Royal Hospital Chelsea - buff.ly/3z2cB0p <a href="/RHChelsea/">The Chelsea Pensioners</a> #history #Chelsea #Blitz #Londonhistory
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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

Last week some of the Regiment's Warrant Officers and Senior NCOs visited <a href="/RHChelsea/">The Chelsea Pensioners</a>. They spoke to some of the #ChelseaPensioners and toured the grounds.

 <a href="/ArmyAirCorps/">The Army Air Corps</a>  <a href="/Official_REME/">REME</a>

#iamcombataviation #youbelonghere #aviationrecce #thisisbelonging #findwhereyoubelong
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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.

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 <a href="/HeritageFundUK/">The National Lottery Heritage Fund</a> for making this project possible.