John Simpson: ‘I would sit in the pews at Chelsea Old Church and think of the people who had come before me here – Thomas More, Anne Boleyn – and my problems did not seem too important’

John Simpson: ‘I would sit in the pews at Chelsea Old Church and think of the people who had come before me here – Thomas More, Anne Boleyn – and my problems did not seem too important’

Distinguished journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE has a lasting love for Chelsea. He lived in the area for many years, until some uncertainty about his career at the BBC forced him to move. He returns this week for an Author’s Talk as part of the Chelsea Book...
Great Chelsea Bun Bake Off Warms Up

Great Chelsea Bun Bake Off Warms Up

Bakers, get oven ready – the great annual World Chelsea Bun Awards are upon us. Now in its seventh year, the Bun Awards is one of Chelsea’s sweetest and most popular traditions – and everyone is invited to get baking. The challenge is to bake a...