The chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
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The chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Image: © Marathon Taken: 8 Sep 2023
King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital as a retreat for veterans in 1682. A full history can be seen here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Hospital_Chelsea The hospital's chapel was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and was completed in 1687. The Chapel was consecrated in August 1691, and services were formerly held twice daily. Nowadays services are confined to Sunday mornings and special military occasions.
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