Roger Bowdler Roger Bowdler is an academic, architectural historian, author, consultant and a former Director of Listing at Historic England, and Commissioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. A third of a millennium since it opened, the Royal Hospital Chelsea's work is as vital as it ever was Roger Bowdler looks at the evolution of the Royal Hospital Chelsea as a working institution to the present day and, in particular, at the contribution of Sir John Soane. By Roger Bowdler Published 23 July 23 The Royal Hospital Chelsea: Inside Christopher Wren's masterpiece in SW3 This year is the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren. In the first of two articles, Roger Bowdler revisits the Royal Hospital Chelsea, one of his most celebrated creations, and the SW3 landmark whose grounds host the annual Chelsea Flower Show. By Roger Bowdler Published 16 July 23
