The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Chelsea Manor
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View Larger MapDescription of institution: Formerly owned by Henry VIII, residence of Princess Elizabeth from 1536 to 1548. It was the second site of Sloane's collection. He began at No. 3 Bloomsbury Place and acquired No. 4 as well to accommodate his growing collection before moving to this capacious manor house in Chelsea. Sloane owned and occupied it from 1712 until his death in 1753. Current residences nos. 19-26 now occupy the site. Images linked to this location: People associated with this location: Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) - Lived at or near
Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) - Owned
Sloane, Hans (1660-1753) - Residence at
Other Links: https://openplaques.org/plaques/9801
Notes: Blue Plaque