Chelmsford
Sign in to saveChelmsford () is a city in Essex, England. It is the county town of Essex and one of three cities in the county, along with Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. It is located north-east of Charing Cross in London, and south-west of Colchester. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 110,625. It gives its name to the wider Chelmsford local government district which also covers an extensive surrounding area.
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Chelmsford is a city in Essex, England, serving as the county town and one of three cities in the county, located between London and Colchester. With a population of around 110,625 in its built-up area as of 2021, it functions as the administrative center for a larger local government district that extends beyond the city itself.
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Place details
- Locality
- Chelmsford
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 111,511
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- History
- Early history
- Market town
- Royal connections
- Witchfinder General
- Charles Dickens
- Birthplace of radio
- Bishopric
- World War II
- Recent history
- City status
- Governance
- Administrative history
- Demography
- Economy
- Business and commerce
- Marconi
- Cromptons Electrical Engineering
- Hoffmann Ball Bearings
- English Electric Valve Company
- Britvic
- Transport
- Railway
- Buses
- Road
- Air
- Future transport plans
- Redevelopment
- Places of interest
- Geography and climate
- Geology
- Climate
- Education
- Society and culture
- Media
- Visual art
- Religion
- Sport
- Notable people born in Chelmsford
- Musicians
- Sportspeople
- Actors
- Artists
- Other
- Twin towns
- Notes
- References
- Sources
- Further reading
- External links
Chelmsford () is a city in Essex, England. It is the county town of Essex and one of three cities in the county, along with Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. It is located north-east of Charing Cross in London, and south-west of Colchester. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 110,625. It gives its name to the wider Chelmsford local government district which also covers an extensive surrounding area.
Chelmsford as a settlement started growing after 1100 AD, when a bridge across the River Can was built. The town grew in importance after King John issued a Royal Charter in 1196, allowing Chelmsford to host a market, and by 1219 the town had become the county town of Essex. Chelmsford was involved in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and King Richard II moved on the town after quelling the revolt in London. In 1516, King Henry VIII purchased the Boleyn estate, building Beaulieu Palace, located on the current site of New Hall School.