Marconi Trail - Full Route

Walks, England, Essex, Chelmsford

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  • Welcome to Chelmsford! This walk begins at the main entrance of the railway station. Walk around the station or through it.

    Step 1: Welcome to Chelmsford! This walk begins at the main entrance of the railway station. Walk around the station or through it.

  • On this walk you’ll be able to hear stories & memories from former employees of the Marconi Company & explore photographs from the archives.

    Step 2: On this walk you’ll be able to hear stories & memories from former employees of the Marconi Company & explore photographs from the archives.

  • Exit the rail station building and turn right on the shared path. There will be a brick wall to your left.

    Step 3: Exit the rail station building and turn right on the shared path. There will be a brick wall to your left.

  • Turn left at the end of the path. This is Mill Square, named after the former mills located along the railway. After the bridge, turn right.

    Step 4: Turn left at the end of the path. This is Mill Square, named after the former mills located along the railway. After the bridge, turn right.

  • The whole area has been redeveloped but there are still signs of its past as you’ll soon see. Continue past the tree to the other corner.

    Step 5: The whole area has been redeveloped but there are still signs of its past as you’ll soon see. Continue past the tree to the other corner.

  • You’re now in “Cunard Square” the name of which represents the close link between Marconi radios and Cunard ships. Continue straight.

    Step 6: You’re now in “Cunard Square” the name of which represents the close link between Marconi radios and Cunard ships. Continue straight.

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