Chelmsford City in England — Ugly And Traveling
Chelmsford is an ancient town in Essex, England with many historic buildings and monuments. The town is also home to a number of museums and art galleries. It is located between the River Chelmer and the River Blackwater.
Chelmsford History:-
Chelmsford is one of the oldest towns in England and has a rich history. It was first mentioned in AD43 as Cælmesforda meaning “Cælm’s ford”. The town was also known as Chelmodesforda, Chelmesfort and Colneisfort before finally adopting its current name.
The most distinctive landmark in Chelmsford is its clock tower which was built in 1894 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. There are plenty of attractions to be seen in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford population & location:-
Chelmsford has a population of approximately 110,000 people. The town has a number of landmarks such as the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, which was founded in AD 604 and is one of the oldest buildings in England.
Chelmsford town is located to the north of the M25 motorway and is part of the London commuter belt and It is located about 50 miles from London.
Chelmsford Weather:-
In Chelmsford, the summers are warm, the winters are freezing and snowy, and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 18°F to 83°F and is rarely below 3°F or above 92°F.
Things to do in Chelmsford:-
There are many things to do in Chelmsford such as visiting museums or watching live music performances at pubs and bars.
The most popular ones are:
- Chelmsford Cathedral:- A few yards away from the busy High Street of Chelmsford you will find this beautiful building which is full of interesting artifacts, memorials & other documents & items which relate to Chelmsford & the surrounding area, well worth a visit. You can read more about it here and watch the video I made during my visit.
- Chelmsford Festival:- The Chelmsford town also has an annual festival called the “Chelmsford Festival” which takes place every year on the May bank holiday weekend.
Is Chelmsford a nice place to live?
Chelmsford is generally regarded as a safe city to live in, with a lower crime rate than the UK average. There are lots of towns and villages dotted in and around Chelmsford, adding to its desirable appeal. These include East Hanningfield, Tillingham, Battlesbridge, Bickacre, Great Leighs and Hanfield Peveral. With fascinating histories, beautiful homes and plenty of amenities, all of these areas are great places to live.
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Originally published at https://www.uglyandtraveling.com on September 7, 2022.
