History of Chelmsford

The borough of Chelmsford dates back to the middle ages, the site of the ground had actually belonged to the Bishop of London. In 1199, Bishop William obtained a charter from the king ghis mean that the bishop held the right to have a weekly market near the bridge. This had been very exciting as in those days very few shops esisted and if you wished to buy or sell anything you had to go to a market. Once the market was up and running merchants and craftsmen would come to live in Chelmsford. So a town was born.

The railway reached Chelmsford in 1843. Improved transport led to an economic boom in Chelmsford. New industries grew up in the town. Chelmsford became known for its engineering industry and in the late 19th century for an industry making electrical equipment.

In 1888, Chelmsford had been founded and incorporated as a municipial borough part of the ancient Chelmsford hundred of Essex.

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By the beginning of the 20th century Chelmsford had a population of almost 22,000. And it continued to grow rapidly (partly due to boundary extensions). Meanwhile, amenities in the town improved. A library opened in 1906 and before the First World War, the first cinemas opened. 

In 1914 Chelmsford church was made a cathedral and in 1923 a War Memorial was unveiled to all those from Chelmsford who died in the First World War (later those who died in the Second World War were included).

With the current rental values being:

Chelmsford is fast becoming the top property hots spots especially for swanky new apartments and homes , some examples are :

Beaulieu 

Located at the North East side of the city of Chelmsford, in a highly accessible location between the A130 and the A12 (jct.19).

This new development offers a range of  one , two and three bedroom apartments and one, two , three , four bedroom homes. The new homes also feature a range of new facilities, amenities and transport links. The new homes are arranged within individually designed character areas.

Yes I have been watching Chelmsford develop over the past few years and really is one borough oozing with potential. Did you know that Chelmsford was an important staging post on the old Roman road between Londinium (London) and Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester). The cult comedy series Chelmsford 123 followed the life of an exiled Roman governor, Aulus Paulinus, in the town in AD 123.

There are many things to do in Chelsmford , it has lots to offer. For those craving city life, Chelsmford is the borough for you , with an array of nightlife and shopping within Chelmsford centre, where traditional independent stores rub shoulders with upmarket fashion outlets.

There are many outdoor spaces to enjoy such as Hylands park with scenic views or RHS Garden Hyde Hall .As well as popular restaurants and boutique cafes, leisure facilities including an ice skating rink, swimming pool, cinema, bowling alley and two theaters mean there are endless activities within Chelmsford to enjoy during evenings and weekends.

Call Anthony James at Ringley for an initial chat –

Anthony James
Commercial Director - BSc (Eng) Hons KCA
Direct Dial: 020 4506 9030
Ringley Limited Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House, 1 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PR.
Fax: 020 7267 9610
Web: ringley.co.uk
Email: anthony.james@ringley.co.uk

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