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The birthplace of radio (Guglielmo Marconi set up his first wireless factory here in 1898), the Cathedral, the county town of Essex, and a rapidly growing city with strong independent food and arts scenes
A little history
Chelmsford is where Marconi established the world's first wireless factory in 1898, making it the birthplace of radio broadcasting. The town became a city in 2012. Chelmsford Cathedral, though modest in size, contains fine medieval elements. The city has grown significantly as a London commuter centre.
The Marconi Museum tells the extraordinary radio story. The Cathedral for a quiet moment in the city centre. High Chelmer and Bond Street for shopping. The riverside walks along the Can and Chelmer.
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Chelmsford has a growing independent food scene. The city centre has good restaurants and cafes. The Marconi and Bond Street areas have improving independent food.
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Chelmsford is a place in Essex known for the birthplace of radio (Guglielmo Marconi set up his first wireless factory here in 1898), the Cathedral, the county town of Essex, and a rapidly growing city with strong independent food and arts scenes. Chelmsford is where Marconi established the world's first wireless factory in 1898, making it the birthplace of radio broadcasting. The population is around 115,000.
Chelmsford has a growing independent food scene. The city centre has good restaurants and cafes. The Marconi and Bond Street areas have improving independent food.
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Roam covers Chelmsford and the surrounding area in Essex, including Boreham, Springfield, Writtle, Moulsham, Broomfield, Great Baddow, Sandon and Danbury.
