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Chelmsford Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Chelmsford Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Chelmsford Magazine — updated daily.

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A large building with most of its walls and roof destroyed stands amidst rubble and debris, while another partially demolished structure is visible to the right and a crane operates in the background.

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Chelmsford's Darkest Hour: The V2 Rocket Attack That Killed 39 Civilians

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A large stone church with a tall spire and arched windows stands on a sunny day with green grass in the foreground and a blue sky with white clouds above.

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The Man Who Shaped American Democracy: Thomas Hooker's Chelmsford Years

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A wide interior view of a church with rows of chairs facing a distant altar with a large pipe organ, framed by arched columns and a patterned ceiling.

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Chelmsford Cathedral: A 900-Year History at the Heart of Essex

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026