Historical DevelopmentsTed, Annabel and Charlotte

Roman time in Chelmsford

Made a market town as between Colchester and London. They worked as carpenters and blacksmiths. The civilization declined when romans left.

Chelmsford in the middle ages

They built a bridge around the river Can in 1100. They held a weekly market by the bridge They held an annual fair in Chelmsford. Big leather industry with Skinners and Tanners Monks came in the 13th century. Leper Hostel in Moulsham. Black Death got rid of half the population in Chelmsford.

Chelmsford between 1500-1800

KEGS opened in 1551 Chelmsford described as large and popular It was a mainly agricultural market The jail was built in 1777 Shire Hall built in 1791 A canal called the Chelmer and Blackwall navigation improved

communications and connections with the rest of the country.

19th century

It was still a fair size market town. The railway reached Chelmsford in 1843. Chelmsford then became known for its engineering; used for making

electrical equipment. Streetlights lit by gas by 1819. 1883 hospital opened – Chelmsford and Essex hospital. In1899 Marconi opened the first radio factory in Chelmsford.

20th century

Library opened 1906 Cinema opened in 1906 1914 cathedral named cathedral and not a church In WW2 Chelmsford was targeted for bombing raids due to its high

industry levels. Civic theatre opened in 1962 High Chelmer shopping centre opened in 1971

Gap Fill

When was the bridge opened over the river can in ____ . When did the monks come to Chelmsford _____ century. When was the jail built _____? When was the Shire Hall built ____? When was the hospital built____? When was High Chelmer opened _______?

Sources

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