Marconi Trail - Full Route

Walks, England, Essex, Chelmsford
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Marconi Trail - Full Route

Chelmsford, Essex

by marconiheritagetrail

  • 3hr 15m / 8.9km
  • 45

Explore what remains of Chelmsford’s historical links to Marconi and the early days of the wireless radio on this lovely town walk.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Audio guide

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  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.

    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.

  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.

    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.

  6. 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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