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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. As these are very popular events advance booking is really recommended. Supported by Chelmsford Civic Society
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FREE CITY HERITAGE SCAVENGER HUNT |
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The Chilling Tales of Chelmsford THURSDAY EVENING 24th 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 19:30 at the Stone Bridge)
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THE HEART OF CHELMSFORD
A walking tour featuring the recent history of the town centre before the calming of the ”great river Can”, the advent of the large shopping centres and pedestrianisation of the High Street. This will bring to life tales about the shops and buildings in the High Street, some of which are still there and some that are sadly no more.
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MARCONI HERITAGE WALK FrIday 6th September A walking tour from the world’s first wireless factory in Hall Street to the iconic 1912 buildings in New Street. 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 wireless and radio but television, radar and space communication. It may be claimed that Marconi's choice of a disused warehouse in Moulsham Street to be the birthplace of the world's wireless industry makes Chelmsford the starting point of the Electronic Age.
Podcast about Winifred Sayer
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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 wireless 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. |
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the Yellow Brick Road History Walk This is a circular historical tour from the Chelmsford Museum which 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 were built with locally made yellow Mildmay 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 walking tour.
Meet outside the Chelmsford Museum in Oaklands Park Also available as a talk |
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Women That ROCKed the Boat 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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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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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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Chelmsford Pioneers Walk Enquire For Dates 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. |
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Customer Reviews · Thank you once more, another brilliant walk. We all loved it, your personality shines through! · So many people have said how much they appreciated your talk---so full of information, yet you present it in an entertaining way. Not all speakers manage both. We had a great afternoon.
· Thank you very much for a highly interesting and informative walk along Moulsham Street today.
· Charlie and I took friends along to the Chilling Tales of Chelmsford Walk and we were all so impressed with the guide. He looked the part in tall hat and period dress and really tells a good story. We learnt so much and had a really good evening, bit grisly in parts but it was Halloween! |
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