Crosby Hall, London

Crosby Hall is a Tudor building in Chelsea within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The two-story structure shows visible timber beams, brickwork walls, and tall windows along Cheyne Walk near the riverfront.

The house was built in the 15th century for a London merchant and originally stood in a different part of the city. In the early 20th century it was dismantled and rebuilt in Chelsea, preserving parts of the old construction.

The name recalls the merchant who commissioned the building, and today visitors can view the facade from the Thames. Walkers along the riverbank often notice the tall windows and dark timber framing that stand out from the surrounding houses.

The building stands on Cheyne Walk, a street on the north bank of the Thames between Chelsea Embankment and Albert Bridge. Visitors can view the exterior facade while walking along the river, but access to the interior is not public.

The great hall preserves roof trusses from the 15th century that were moved along with the house. This timber construction is among the few medieval domestic examples still standing in London.

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Inception: 1466

GPS coordinates: 51.48250,-0.17264

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29