Monday 17 February 2020

London - Partridges Chelsea

Located adjacent to the former Duke of York's Headquarters in Chelsea, London, is Royal Grocer's Partridges.

Partridge's 
Duke of York Square Chelsea

Above the central entrance to the shop is a Royal Artillery badge.

Partridge's 
Duke of York Square Chelsea
World War One was the advent of aerial bombing and was recognised as a future threat to the United Kingdom. In 1920, on the re-forming of the Territorial Army, many units were formed 
throughout the country to provide air defence.

The Partridge's Building was the became the headquarters of the 26th (London) and 27th (Home Counties) Anti-Aircraft Brigades.

Partridge's 
Duke of York Square Chelsea