Partridges, the iconic fine food emporium nestled in the heart of Chelsea, is thrilled to announce it is hosting a book signing by the legendary musician and author, Bill Wyman. On Saturday, 1st July, from 11am to 1pm, Bill Wyman will be at Partridges to meet fans and sign copies of his new book, Bill Wyman’s Chelsea: From Medieval Village to Cultural Capital.

Bill Wyman’s book is a captivating exploration of the rich history, cultural significance, and transformation of Chelsea. He has worked in Chelsea on and off since 1962 and lived there since 1982, and draws on his personal experiences and deep connections to the area, as he takes readers on a journey through time, sharing his memories and anecdotes. This guidebook to Chelsea also includes 4 walking tours, over 300 photographs many of which were taken by Bill, maps, an A-Z of streets and much more.

Partridges, renowned for its commitment to promoting cultural experiences and offering a wide range of high-quality products, is honoured to host this book signing. Located in the vibrant Duke of York Square, Partridges has been a beloved destination for food enthusiasts, locals, and tourists alike for over 50 years.

Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to meet Bill Wyman in person, buy signed copies of his new book, and engage in conversation with the former Rolling Stone. This is a unique chance for fans, history enthusiasts, and Chelsea residents to meet Bill and delve deeper into the fascinating story of their beloved neighbourhood in his book.

“We are delighted to welcome Bill Wyman to Partridges for this exciting book signing,” says John Shepherd, Owner of Partridges. “Chelsea holds a special place in the hearts of Partridges and of so many others, and we are honoured to provide a platform for Bill Wyman to share his insights and experiences of the area. We are particularly thrilled at his championing of the great Chelsea Bun which we have spent the last 5 years reviving interest in through the World Chelsea Bun Awards.”

“Partridges was the vision of my late brother Sir Richard Shepherd, who in the 1960s studied at the LSE with Bill’s fellow Rolling Stone Mick Jagger. At the time Richard made it widely known that Mick would be better off concentrating on his studies so that he could always fall back on a job in secondary school education if the music didn’t work out. This is now regarded as one of the worst pieces of advice ever dispensed in the 1960s. For myself, I will not be offering Bill Wyman any career advice!”.

Bill Wyman’s Chelsea: From Medieval Village to Cultural Capital will be available to purchase at Partridges during the event, in store afterwards and online at https://www.partridges.co.uk for £16.99.