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Founding of Chelsea Physic Garden

When
1673
Where
Chelsea, London
Episodes
1

In 1673, the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries established the Chelsea Physic Garden in London to cultivate medicinal plants. The garden was initially set up on a leased site within Sir John Danvers' existing garden in Chelsea.

Episodes

  1. 1673 · Chelsea, LondonFounding of the Garden

    The Society of Apothecaries established the garden in 1673 to cultivate medicinal plants.

Background and detail

Establishment. The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries founded the garden in 1673 specifically to grow plants for medicinal use. It was established as the Apothecaries' Garden in London, England. The site is among the oldest botanical gardens in Britain, following the University of Oxford Botanic Garden.

Location and Site. The Society initially established the garden on a leased site belonging to Sir John Danvers in Chelsea, London. This location provided the physical space for the cultivation of medicinal herbs and other plants required by the apothecaries.

People involved

Sources

  1. Chelsea Physic Garden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-08

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