Chelsea (UK Parliament constituency)

Chelsea
Former borough constituency
for the House of Commons
Chelsea 1868–1885
18681997
SeatsTwo (1868–1885):
One (1885–1997)
Created fromMiddlesex
Replaced byKensington and Chelsea

Chelsea was a borough constituency, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

The constituency was created by the Reform Act 1867 for the 1868 general election, when it returned two Members of Parliament (MPs), elected by the bloc vote system of election.

Under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, with effect from the 1885 general election, its representation was reduced to one MP, elected by the first past the post system.

Chelsea in London 1885–1918. The constituency had two detached parts: one in what is currently known as Chelsea and a separate part in Kensal Town
Chelsea in London 1918–1950
Chelsea in London 1950–1983