Icons, Designers, Artists: Who Made Chelsea?
Speakers: Geoffrey Matthews, Paul Trynka, Paul Gorman, Matthew Sturgis, Kira Charatan, Heather Tilbury Phillips
Chelsea has long been home to figures who shaped art, literature, music and
fashion. But who left the greatest mark, and who continues to embody the
spirit of Chelsea today?
Our panel will explore how Chelsea’s past
continues to shape its present and future. Each panellist will champion
one individual they believe best represents the essence of Chelsea. At the
end, you will get a chance to vote for your preferred champion to
determine the winner.
Geoffrey Matthews will chair the discussion.
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Paul Trynka will highlight Brian Jones, founder of the
Rolling Stones, who began as a slide guitarist but went on to sing backing
vocals and play a wide variety of instruments on stage and in the studio.
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Heather Tilbury Phillips will discuss Mary Quant; the
British design icon whose Chelsea shop transformed the fashion of the
1960s.
• Paul Gorman will turn to Nigel
Waymouth, designer and artist, who co-founded the influential boutique
Granny Takes a Trip.
• Kira Charatan will focus
on George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan, who played an instrumental role
in reshaping Chelsea’s architecture
• Matthew
Sturgis will consider Oscar Wilde, who famously lived and wrote
in the area.
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Panel Discussion
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£12.00 -
26 September 2025 -
60 minutes -
18:30 -
National Army Museum -
Foyle 2
