Chelsea Old Church
Chelsea Old Church, also known as All Saints, is an Anglican church, on Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3, England, near Albert Bridge. It is the church for a parish in the Diocese of London, part of the Church of England. Inside the Grade I listed building, there is seating for 400 people. There is a memorial plaque to the author Henry James (1843–1916) who lived nearby on Cheyne Walk, and was buried in Cambridge, Massachusetts. To the west of the church is a small public garden containing a sculpture by Sir Jacob Epstein.
| Chelsea Old Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Church Street and Cheyne Walk, London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional (Book of Common Prayer) |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Years built | 12th century |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | One |
| Bells | 8 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Revd Canon David Reindorp |
| Laity | |
| Director of music | Andrew Macmillan |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Chelsea Old Church (All Saints) |
| Designated | 24 June 1954 Amended 18 December 1992 |
| Reference no. | 1189649 |
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