If you thought you knew it all about Chelmsford, here are 10 secrets of Chelmsford that may surprise you.
rrrChelmsford was once the capital of England
You may not be able to imagine anywhere apart from London being the capital of England but 600 years ago, Chelmsford was at the heart of the country. The seat of the Government was moved and for a few days, Chelmsford was recognised as England’s capital.
rrrThe only man to ever score a hat-trick in a World Cup final hails from Chelmsford
Okay, no one has ever really proven if Geoff Hurst put the ball over the line three times back in 1966 but thanks to the fantastic eye-sight of a Russian linesman, the goal was given and by the end of the game, Geoff Hurst was the difference between success and failure at Wembley back in ’66. No one before or since has scored three goals in a World Cup final, which means that Chelmsford is the only place that can say they are home to a footballing legend of this nature.
rrrChelmsford has a fine history regarding the radio
The very first public audio broadcast in Great Britain took place in June 1920 and it took place in Chelmsford. Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer, was broadcast and it is believed that the broadcast was found in locations like Newfoundland. When you add in the fact that Marconi opened up the very first wireless factory in Chelmsford back in 1899, it is clear that is a town which has shaped the future of the radio.
rrrChelmsford Cathedral is small but beautiful
There are many stunning cathedrals across England and when it comes to ranking them, size tends to be important. Size isn’t too important in Chelmsford though because this is the area of the second smallest cathedral in the country, with only Derby Cathedral being smaller.
rrrChelmsford is a stunning location, location, location
In recent years, Location, location, Location has been one of the most popular TV shows. Back in 2007, the hit Channel 4 show placed Chelmsford in the Top 10 places to live in the United Kingdom.
rrrDo you believe in Chelmsford ghosts?
The BBC Essex building, which is located in new London Road is said to be occupied by a number of ghosts. The inhabitants are said to include a 9 year old girl, a teenage girl, a 15 year old boy, and old lady and an angry old man.
rrrChelmsford is a healthy place
According to Biocare, one of the leading food supplement manufacturers, Chelmsford is the second healthiest place to live in the whole of the United Kingdom.
rrrChelmsford has welcomed some of the best musicians
You may not think that Chelmsford is a rock n roll town but the list of star names that have played in the town would suggest otherwise. Acts like Oasis, The Clash, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and the Sex Pistols have all wowed local audiences in Chelmsford.
rrrA prominent women’s rights campaigner hailed from Chelmsford
Anne Knight is regarded as being a leader campaigner against slavery and for women’s rights. Knight is recognises as being one of the most prominent females in the Suffragette movement and she has a building named after opposition the local railway station.
rrrCharles Dickens wasn’t a fan
After a visit, Charles Dickens wrote that Chelmsford was the dullest and most stupid spot on the face of the earth – which is clearly one of his best pieces of fiction.
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