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Last updated 07/09/22 |
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Discover more about the history of our city in an entertaining walk lead by our period dressed guide. Choose from any of these walks. In either case advance booking using the above contact details is essential |
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The Chilling Tales of Chelmsford 25th & 27th October
Our local “Master of the Macabre” will lead you on a walking tour of the city describing the more unpleasant side of its dark history. Featuring murders, ghosts, hangings, witchcraft, strange happenings and more. (Meet at the Stone Bridge)
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FREE CITY HERITAGE SCAVENGER HUNT |
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MARCONI CELEBRATIONs 2022 ThE WRITTLE WIRELESS WALK ENQUIRE FOR Dates A circular guided walk of the village highlighting its many connections to the early days of wireless broadcasting and the Marconi Company. The walk will feature the stories behind both the buildings and people that were involved in making this event happen. An event 100 years ago that would forever change our world and the way that we communicate forever and it all started in the village of Writtle. |
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the Yellow Brick Road History Walk
This is a circular historical tour from Chelmsford Museum covers the old manor of Moulsham. In 1839 under the control of the "Chelmsford Company", a large development started to take place in this area. A number of new buildings appeared; some built in locally made yellow brick, hence the title. There are many fascinating stories to be told about the history of people that then became local residents and these will be relayed as we progress on our 90 minute tour.
Meet outside the Chelmsford Museum Also available as a talk |
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MARCONI HERITAGE WALK ENQUIRE FOR Dates A tour from the first Marconi factory to the second, finishing at the famous Marconi 1912 building. When the young Mr Marconi used radio waves for practical signalling without wires in 1896 he led us into the era of practical electronics, including not only radio but television, radar and space communication. It may be claimed that Marconi's choice of a disused warehouse in Hall Street to be the birthplace of the world's radio industry makes Chelmsford the starting point of the Electronic Age. Why not come on this walk and hear more about this famous man and the way he and the people that worked for him changed our world.
Podcast about Winifred Sayer |
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Women That ROCKed the Boat Enquire for Dates Walk in the footsteps of Essex Women who rocked the boat! Meet the women of Chelmsford who fought for equality and their rights! Discover the history of the local Essex Girls from the 15th century Witches to the publicans of the 1960's. From the Anti Slavery Campaigners to the brave factory workers of WW2, we will take you on a journey back in time.
Meet opposite the railway station Also available as a talk |
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industrial HERitage Walk Enquire for Dates
Chelmsford has a rich and varied industrial heritage which has included many ground-breaking inventions. During this walking tour we will cover a large number of these marvellous achievements. The variety is amazing and includes from the early years the location of a rope maker’s walk and one of the many local iron foundries. From the Victorian era there is the first Marconi radio factory, a generator house used for public street lighting and a steam omnibus factory. The commentary will also include the building of the railway through Chelmsford, the precise manufacture of ball bearings, the evolution of radio, radar and the early days of television.
Meet outside the Woolpack PH Also available as a talk |
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History of Moulsham Street
Moulsham Street, named by the Saxons, is perhaps the oldest street in Chelmsford and has a past which predates the city centre. This walk covers the history of the hamlet from before the Roman occupation, through Saxon and Medieval times up to the industrial revolution and the present day. Over that time the street has seen many dramatic changes, but hidden away are some fine examples of it’s evolution which you will discover during this tour.
Meet at the Stone Bridge Also available as a talk |
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HISTORY OF THE HIGH STREET 1860-1960
Meet at the Stone Bridge Also available as a talk |
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Enquire For Dates
Chelmsford has been the home of technical radical thinking since the days before the industrial revolution and can claim to be the home of many global firsts. The pioneers that made this happen included both remarkable men and ladies. They were all unique people that changed history and deserve to be honoured in this special guided walking tour. The route takes us from the railway station to the grounds of the Anglia Ruskin University.
Meet at the Railway Station Also available as a talk |
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FORGOTTEN History OF Chelmsford
During this walk our local historian, will give you an insight into some of the history of our city that may have been lost in the mists of time. He will explain the origin of the name of the town and how the Romans and then the Normans played their part in shaping the city centre. We will also learn about some of the famous people that were local residents and influenced both the health and the architecture of the old town. Over time there have been some dramatic changes to our city, one of the biggest was the effects of the industrial revolution and the coming of the railway. This transformed Chelmsford from an agricultural town, with a coaching stop on an old Roman road, into a hive of manufacturing and technology with a direct rail link to the capital and the rest of the world. Coming right up to date, the city continues to evolve in many different ways, but it is really good to refresh the memory and to remember our important local past.
Meet at the Stone Bridge Also available as a talk |
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150 years of Chelmsford Star co-op city locations that the company over the years has been associated with. |