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Chelmsford

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.

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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
Timezone: Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.country: England
UK place.static_image_caption: Clockwise from top, left to right: Chelmsford Cathedral; Shopping Centre; Hylands House; Admiral's Park; City Centre and Shire Hall
UK place.official_name: Chelmsford
UK place.os_grid_reference: TL7107
UK place.population: 110,625
UK place.population_ref: (Built up area, 2021)
UK place.shire_district: City of Chelmsford
UK place.shire_county: Essex
UK place.region: East of England
UK place.constituency_westminster: Chelmsford
UK place.post_town: CHELMSFORD
UK place.postcode_area: CM
UK place.postcode_district: CM1, CM2, CM3
UK place.dial_code: 01245
UK place.type: City

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Official website

Homepage - Chelmsford City Council

We provide services to local residents and businesses. These include Council Tax, bins and recycling, parking, housing, benefits, parks, sports, leisure and environmental health.

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Chelmsford
Population: 115369
Area: 25.7
Elevation: 32
Official website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Image: Shirehall.jpeg
Dialing code: 01245

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Commons category: Chelmsford
OS grid reference: TL713070
Commons gallery: Chelmsford
postal code: CM3
native label: Chelmsford
P12749: Tonndorf

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Contents

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 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.