Chelsea Old Church (aka All Saints) is on the north bank of the River Thames (Chelsea Embankment) near Albert Bridge in Chelsea, London, England. It is the church for a parish in the Diocese of London, part of the Church of England. It is located on the corner of Old Church Street and Cheyne Walk. Inside, there is seating for 400 people. There is a memorial plaque to the author Henry James (1843–1916) who lived nearby on Cheyne Walk. It is now a Grade I listed building. To the west of the church is a small public garden containing a sculpture by Jacob Epstein.
The Reverend Canon David Reindorp is the current vicar of Chelsea Old Church.
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