From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what two local experts had to say about the history of Chelmsford, England.
The History of Chelmsford, England
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Chelmsford is the birthplace of radio, where it was invented by Marconi. It is home to an excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants and also a large cathedral. It was considered to be a town until the Queen’s Jubilee where she anointed it with city status. Since then, it as grown significantly.
Chelmsford is the only city in the English county of Essex, having been afforded this status as a part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. It has a population of around 110,000 and has a long and rich history. Its relatively close proximity to London makes it one of the most prominent settlements in the capital’s commuter belt. It is the county town of Essex with Essex County Council meeting in County Hall in the City Centre.
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