Chelsea, in the Olden & Present TimesBryan, George
History
Chelsea, in the Olden & Present Times
Bryan, George
Chelsea (London, England) -- History
Timothy Bramah, Esq., a distinguished engineer, likewise occupied a house
in Lindsey Row, for some years. The family was always greatly respected,
and a member of it still resides in a house near the one where Mr. Bramah
resided. The “Bramah Lock” at once denotes the celebrity of the firm.
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The Rev. James Hutchins, M.A., who succeeded his father, the Rev. John
Hutchins, as Evening Lecturer at the Old Church, resided for some years
at a house at the western corner of Milman’s Row, fronting the river.
Mr. Hutchins, the son, was also Evening Lecturer at the new St. Luke’s
Church for several years. The Lecturer was remunerated by voluntary
contributions, chiefly, collected from the inhabitants throughout the
parish, the average amount altogether being about £60 per annum.
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Milman’s Row, which nearly adjoins Lindsey Row, and which might now with
great propriety be called Milman Street, leads to the King’s Road. It
derives its name from Sir William Milman, who died in 1713, the estate
having been for some years in his possession. The ancient
parsonage-house and grounds, which were exchanged by the Rector in 1566,
with the Marquis of Winchester, for the present Rectory, stood upon this
spot. Strewan House, which is on the western side of Milman’s Row, has
been occupied at different periods by many highly-respectable families.
It is now in the possession of George Berry, Esq.
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The foundry, which belonged to a person of the name of Janeway, was
situated near World’s End Passage. It was very extensive, and here the
old bells of the Church were re-cast in 1759. Riley Street, which stands
on part of the foundry ground, was built principally in 1790.
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Patrick Gibson, aged 111 years, lived in a house near the old World’s End
Tavern. For many years this remarkable man was a purser in the navy, in
the reign of George III., and on all occasions he was invariably found in
the thick of the battle, fighting with the most determined bravery. He
assisted in conveying General Wolfe off the field, and served under Lord
Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. William IV., when Duke of Clarence,
visited him at Chelsea, and took great interest in his affairs. He
resided in the parish 20 years, and died in 1832, at the remarkable age
of 111 years, which was proved to be correct from official dates and by
particular events. An exceedingly striking portrait of Patrick Gibson,
by McNaughten, adorns the walls of Greenwich Hospital.
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