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| The place where Chelsea Pensioners live | The place where Chelsea Pensioners live |
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| Pretty much unchanged since Sir Christopher Wren designed them at the end of the 17th Century, the Long Wards - home to the Chelsea Pensioners - are getting a makeover. | Pretty much unchanged since Sir Christopher Wren designed them at the end of the 17th Century, the Long Wards - home to the Chelsea Pensioners - are getting a makeover. |
| The small wooden rooms - measuring 9 x 9 ft - are being modernised and getting bigger. The distinctive wood panelling will remain, but residents will enjoy the luxury of en suite facilities and direct daylight. | |
| Take a tour of the old rooms - and see how they will look in future. | Take a tour of the old rooms - and see how they will look in future. |
| Desktop and laptop users - media best viewed on full-screen. | Desktop and laptop users - media best viewed on full-screen. |
| All images subject to copyright. Archive images courtesy Royal Hospital Chelsea and Getty Images. | All images subject to copyright. Archive images courtesy Royal Hospital Chelsea and Getty Images. |
| Production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 8 April 2014. | Production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 8 April 2014. |
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| Royal Hospital Chelsea | Royal Hospital Chelsea |