Local History

The ghost of Marconi is still visible in Chelmsford.  There are four main areas where you can still see evidence of Marconi in Chelmsford. 

The transmissions using a piano

Writtle, New Street, Hall Street and Great Baddow are all key sites.

Marconi played a big part in the development of Chelmsford as the factories brought families and employment to the area.

The InterAlia exhibition is a modern art exhibition which has incorporated the work of several Essex artists exploring the subject of communication.

As part of the exhibition the BBC has made a film which goes on the trail of the remains of Marconi in Chelmsford.

Melba Court in Writtle

Writtle

Melba Court in Writtle is actually clouded in history as far as broadcasting is concerned.  Dame Nellie Melba is famous for having sung in a pioneering radio broadcast, in a wooden hut in Writtle.

New Street

The New Street site was Marconi's main factory, and it was the first purpose built wireless factory in the world.

Hall Street

The Hall Street factory started in 1899.  It was the first wireless factory where Marconi manufactured the early equipment.

The plaque at Hall Street

Marconi Research Establishment

The Marconi Research Establishment was where the early work and experiments on Marconi products took place before being designated back to various factories.

Join BBC Essex presenter Ray Clark as he goes on the trail of the ghost of Marconi in Chelmsford.  You can watch the film by clicking on the link below.