Chelmsford

Properties and events in Chelmsford

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“The Chelmsford Streets that lost their character” an Illustrated talk by Alan Pamphilon

The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
In person
Pre-booking required

The illustrated talk gives a vitual tour starting in Tindal Square walking down Tindal Street to New London Road, recreating the lost shops and buildings of the area which the people of Chelmsford once knew so well.

1950s Day - Tindal Square

Outside Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a 1950s themed day with singing, dancing and classic cars from the era! Feel free to dress in 1950s attire!

A Dialect Tour of the British Isles

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A Dialect Tour of The British Isles and Further Afield by Dr Charlie Haylock for Heritage Open Days

A Monumental Controversy: To Whom do the Dead Belong? Talk

Paych Places, 5-6 Grayes Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

In 1918, an outraged British public learned that the War dead would not be repatriated. With overseas cemeteries being constructed, “To whom”, they asked, “Do the Dead belong?”

A Virtual Tour of Christ Church URC, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A virtual tour of this iconic Chelmsford building built in the 1970s.

A Virtual Tour of Sandon School

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A Virtual Tour of Sandon School in Great Baddow.

A Virtual Tour of The Regent Theatre

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A virtual tour of the Regent Theatre in Chelmsford

A Virtual Tour of the Village of Sandon

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Take a virtual tour around the village of Sandon in Essex.

After the Partition After the Partition: A Shared Cultural Heritage in Essex Exhibition

The Meadows shopping centre, The High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Over half a million Sikhs, Hindu’s and Muslims came to Britain because of the upheaval of Partition, the promise of economic opportunities and a safer life.

All Saints Church, East Hanningfield: 140th Anniversary Open Day

All Saints Church, The Tye, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8XA
In person
Pre-booking not required

2025 is the 140th anniversary of our church. Come and see the inside of our beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, learn about its history and why it had to be completely rebuilt on a new site.

Architecture Photograph Competition Exhibition

High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Exchange Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An Exhibition of photographs from our Heritage Photography Competition - this year, the theme is architecture.

Backnang For You - Town Hall Virtual Tour

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

This year we are again teaming up with our twin town of Backnang for another virtual tour. This year the Town Hall.

Chelmsford Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NX
In person
Book on day

We will be offering Introduction Tours of the Cathedral and a rare opportunity to visit our hidden gem, The Knightbridge Library (Bookable Tours).

Chelmsford History Rock Snake

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Add to Chelmsford History Rock Snake or attend one of two painting sessions.

Chelmsford in the Second World War Talk

Patch Places, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

This talk shows how Chelmsford with its important industries – Marconi radar, Hoffman’s ball-bearings and Crompton Parkinson’s electrical works – were vulnerable to targeted Luftwaffe air attack

Chelmsford’s Dark Witch History Walk

Bellmead, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LE
In person
Pre-booking required

Elly walks around parts of Chelmsford telling us about the witch trials of the past.

Deep History in Church Walls Talk

Patch Places, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

A presentation to take visitors though an intriguing story to reveal how church walls can provide a deep history of geology, river transport and re-use of materials through the ages.

Essex Record Office Introduction Talk and Display

Patch Palces 5-6 Grays Brewery Yard, 5-6 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Essex Record Office for an introduction to the wide range of resources available for researching house history.

Galleywood Common Walk

Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk around part of Galleywood common with stops and interpretations of various buildings and points of interest. The walk will start and finish at the centre.

Galleywood Village Walking Tour

Galleywood Library, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8PU
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk around the older streets of Galleywood with stops and interpretations of various buildings and points of interest. The walk will start and finish outside Galleywood Library in Watchouse Road.