Wonderful! I grew up at Moulsham Mill Baddow Road when it was a working mill. It is lovely to see Chelmsford through someone else’s eyes. It has changed
Thanks for sharing with us! It is amazing how cities (or towns back then) change over the years, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed seeing it on screen :) Thank you so much for watching!
I love those days when there's not a cloud in the sky! It was a beautiful day and a great chance to walk around a beautiful city like Chelmsford :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
The shire hall had a much darker past,as it was a place of hangings. The once beautiful street known as tindel street had the guts ripped out of it years ago back in the early 70s...it had a street that had the greasy spoon cafe,and the spotted dog pub..and the lovely cramphorn pet shop,all sadley gone now. Where the chancellor hall is stood ,there was the outdoor market,...much remembered from my past. Always hated the multi story car park. Spent many times walking along Central Park path there with my old mum.
Thanks for sharing that very interesting local history with us! It's always good to get some extra info on the many intricacies of a city like Chelmsford :) Thank you so much for watching - I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Thank you so much to everybody for 500 subscribers! It really means the world to me - and I'm so glad that you're all enjoying these videos :) On another note - my apologies for not uploading on Sunday, I had some issues with RUclips - but I'll make sure to make it up to you soon enough! Thanks, and enjoy Chelmsford!
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing - it means a lot :) You're absolutely right - Chelmsford is a really warm and friendly city, having been a town up until very recently. I hope you enjoyed seeing your city on screen, and thank you again for watching!
@@LetsWalkUK I actually live in the town centre near the university!! Near Chelmsford station and near the Marconi buildings Your welcome! I look forward to learning more from you!!!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video - there's certainly a lot of fascinating history in Chelmsford as I'm sure you know very well :)
Half-expected to see myself in this video, as you'll find me walking into town two or three times a week. i do admire your spirit in getting out and about as you seem to. I'm a bit too worried about being accosted and fined. This gives me a bit of confidence! I agree with someone below - a walk out of town, through the park to Writtle, would be (is) a lovely walk, especially with spring just around the corner. You can even get a bus back into town afterwards. (The walk in the opposite direction would work too!) For those who are thinking of visiting, rest assured that it is always as sunny as this in Chelmsford. Nice little tour, thank you. I'll have a look at some of the others.
Ha ha thank you so much - it's a lovely city as I'm sure you know very well, although this kind of sunny day isn't immensely common as we all know in England. Nice to get a sunny day for the video though! I'll absolutely make a walk in and around Writtle next time I'm in the area - seems like a very popular place :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you liked the video!
Thank you for taking me round Chelmsford again l have always loved it there especially the park l, m too old to walk far anymore so your walk took me round from my sofa thank you again
You're more than welcome! I think Chelmsford is a lovely city, especially on a sunny day like this one :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed watching the video from the comfort of your sofa!
Love it. I was born there. Lived in Ingatestone. Now in Australia! Good to see familiar sites and new. I even learnt something that I hadn’t known for my 54 years on this rock, which I love! You missed out Moulsham street! Or maybe you’ve done one I havnt seen. Thanks anyway 🙂
Greetings from Wellington New Zealand. I am ex Chelmsford man, and unfortunately have not been back for several years. And with the pandemic being what is, it might be a while before I get back there. Really enjoyed the video, it gave my wife and I goosebumps as you walked down some of the roads we have walked together. Any chance you can make a video of a walk around Braintree? All the best, and I will be keeping an eye on your channel. Thanks 🙏
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Chelmsford is a fascinating place, and I'm glad you got to do a kind of walk from the other side of the world :) I've actually done a walk in Braintree in the past, which you can find via this link: ruclips.net/video/ck-j79DQPSA/видео.html I hope you enjoy it - and thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Greetings from near sydney nsw australia i was born in legg street near the cathedral off new street and worked at hoffmans before migrating to australia in 1970 its good to watch these videos and still have a sister at great waltham nice to look at all the changes.
Ha ha that's very kind of you to say! There's a lot of hidden history in and around Chelmsford - an absolutely fascinating city :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
@@LetsWalkUK I couldn't agree more, that's why I still live here by choice, I love this city and all my family are from in and around Chelmsford and I was born at St John's which is now a housing estate
I REALLY enjoyed that. I grew up there, and as a former student at K.E.G.S., am an accredited 'Old Chelmsfordian' but haven't been back for decades. How it has changed !
It certainly has changed! Now a city, Chelmsford really has a lot to offer - and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, I do hope it brought back some great memories of Chelmsford for you :)
You're absolutely right! Chelmsford is a wonderful place, and I'm so happy to hear you love living there :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
I grew up here but left in the 1980s . Its interesting to see a walking tour as though much has changed a lot is still very familiar and a little nostalgic. I'm glad to see it's a thriving city .
It's a thriving city indeed - and full of fascinating history! Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some nice memories of Chelmsford for you :)
@@LetsWalkUK if you'd like to see how Chelmsford looked in the 60s you can you tube Ford transit , the supervan - 1969 Really cool Ford promo film , Chelmsford looked strangely different but familiar 52 years ago .
@@andynixon2820 Interesting to hear! I'll have a look at that - I'm not a Chelmsford native so it will indeed be interesting to see how things have changed over the years :)
Well I hope this video was a helpful taster of what to expect in Chelmsford! It's a great city and there's a lot to like about it, so I wish you best of luck with the move for next year :) Thank you so much for watching - I do hope you enjoyed the video!
You're lucky to call Chelmsford your home town! It's a great place with loads of history as I'm sure you know well! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, Chelmsford is a fascinating place and full of history - I hope that the comments helped you get a taste for the city's story :)
It's interesting to see how much changes over such a short time! Hopefully you got a nice glimpse of 21st century Chelmsford with this walk! Thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Absolutely! Much like any city there's some real highlights in Chelmsford, especially that magnificent architecture all over town :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm so glad to hear that! Chelmsford is certainly one of the nicest cities in England, and home to lots of fascinating history around every corner. Thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a great time when you're living Chelmsford :)
Noooo😂😂😂 i lived here all my life o seen another side to it. There is literally no opportunity left in Chelmsford and it is a shit estate full of violence
Thank you so much! If you ever have a quiet day on the way to Ipswich - I'd thoroughly recommend an hour or two in Chelmsford, there's a lot to see :) Thank you for watching - I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
As usual, I really enjoyed this walk. Entertaining and informative. I was most impressed with the pavements, especially in the high street that seemed to go on for miles! Marconi... I didn't know this. Do people not need to wear masks in public? We have to where I am in Canada.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video - there's a lot to see in Chelmsford, with history all over the city! And this video just about scratches the surface :)
Oh no! Sorry for missing that out, but thanks for letting me know :) Hopefully you enjoyed seeing the rest of Chelmsford on screen - and thank you so much for watching!
Nice video. i feel sorry for the people who are begging in and around town when there is more help here out of that than i seen anywhere else. it doesnt have to cost thousands on rehab treatment like i had to borrow. Help at Sanctus, Chess and its a great city for fellowship. I moved here in 2017 from thurrock and love living here apart from people thinking im rich when i got responsibilities and debt myself.
I’m out in town every day for work, these ‘homeless’ people half of them have flats to live in. Get offered help all the time. Make more money from begging so they refuse the help. It’s like when you offer them food and all they want is money
Interesting Video thank you. I too live in Chelmsford. Another piece of History is being played out in your Video that of the Pandemic, Masks and people taking their Daily exercise. Or at least it will be history once people browse your video in years to come when the Pandemic is over. Thanks again and keep making this type of video. Ever thought of narrating your videos ? Just a thought.
Hi there! Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words - hopefully people find it interesting to see Chelmsford at a specific time in history in the future! I don't tend to narrate my videos, mainly because I like to think that this style of video can let you experience a city in as immersive a way as possible, as if you were there yourself! Thank you very much for the suggestion though :)
Thanks you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! I'll be sure to stop off in Writtle and make a video there next time I'm in the area - stay tuned to see it at some point :)
Writtle grew when Chelmsford's bridge over the Can was washed away. If you were travelling from London to Colchester then the Writtle crossing was the next option upstream.
Zion - Did you come to Chelmsford for School? Which School was you thinking? My Grandchildren all at Chelmsford schools and college and I have colleagues that are attached to local schools. Let me know if you want any info. The Grammer Schools places here are very sort after. I love living here and feel very safe...and I live on the cheaper side of town :)
Thanks for mentioning it! Sorry I didn't get a chance to put it in the video - but thank you so much for drawing our attention to it in the comments :) Thank you for watching - I hope you enjoyed the video!
Okay for dog walking? I'm in Canada, and in Montreal, apparently, they have/had a rule that you could walk your dog. Some lady put a leash on her husband and both were fined.
Oh no! Colchester certainly deserves city status given its almost infinitely long history, but I'd like to see Chelmsford keeps its status too - making Essex a county of two great cities :) Thank you so much for watching the video - I hope you enjoyed the walk!
@@susanbrown2909 it all depends on who you are and what you do to be honest, to a normal civilian going about their day-to-day business it would be a decent place to live. But i have seen the other side of Chelmsford- away from all the ‘sunshine and roses’ if you understand what i am talking about... over all it isnt the worst place to live- but there is very LITTLE opportunity left in Chelmsford, ever since it has become a City most of the opportunity’s have been taken up by others so it’s very hard to make it out if you are relying on only Chelmsford.
Wonderful! I grew up at Moulsham Mill Baddow Road when it was a working mill. It is lovely to see Chelmsford through someone else’s eyes. It has changed
Thanks for sharing with us! It is amazing how cities (or towns back then) change over the years, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed seeing it on screen :)
Thank you so much for watching!
Chelmsford had it's heart torn out many years ago, some old buildings remain, as a monument of it's former glory. Gone but not forgotten, Amen.
what a day, the light is incredible and the city looks prosperous. let´s walk
I love those days when there's not a cloud in the sky! It was a beautiful day and a great chance to walk around a beautiful city like Chelmsford :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
@@LetsWalkUK lovely clear winter brightness, let´s walk
The shire hall had a much darker past,as it was a place of hangings.
The once beautiful street known as tindel street had the guts ripped out of it years ago back in the early 70s...it had a street that had the greasy spoon cafe,and the spotted dog pub..and the lovely cramphorn pet shop,all sadley gone now.
Where the chancellor hall is stood ,there was the outdoor market,...much remembered from my past.
Always hated the multi story car park.
Spent many times walking along Central Park path there with my old mum.
Thanks for sharing that very interesting local history with us! It's always good to get some extra info on the many intricacies of a city like Chelmsford :)
Thank you so much for watching - I really hope you enjoyed the video!
Thank you so much to everybody for 500 subscribers! It really means the world to me - and I'm so glad that you're all enjoying these videos :)
On another note - my apologies for not uploading on Sunday, I had some issues with RUclips - but I'll make sure to make it up to you soon enough!
Thanks, and enjoy Chelmsford!
A late Congratulations..but we'll done keep up the good work 👏 I look forward to watching more of your videos
Subscribed. Moved here two years ago. The people here are so friendly and caring unlike previous places!!!
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing - it means a lot :) You're absolutely right - Chelmsford is a really warm and friendly city, having been a town up until very recently.
I hope you enjoyed seeing your city on screen, and thank you again for watching!
@@LetsWalkUK I actually live in the town centre near the university!! Near Chelmsford station and near the Marconi buildings Your welcome! I look forward to learning more from you!!!
I’ve lived here since I was 3 and now I’m 18. I really could say otherwise. But I’m gland you like it here :)
Whattt ? Are you sure you’re talking about chelmsford ?😂😂😂
@@uzi392 Yes we are ..?
As residents of Chelmsford we really enjoyed your guided walk. Thank you very much for the information and interesting insights.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video - there's certainly a lot of fascinating history in Chelmsford as I'm sure you know very well :)
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
@@zion9146 it’s not that bad, nowhere near London
Half-expected to see myself in this video, as you'll find me walking into town two or three times a week.
i do admire your spirit in getting out and about as you seem to. I'm a bit too worried about being accosted and fined. This gives me a bit of confidence!
I agree with someone below - a walk out of town, through the park to Writtle, would be (is) a lovely walk, especially with spring just around the corner. You can even get a bus back into town afterwards. (The walk in the opposite direction would work too!)
For those who are thinking of visiting, rest assured that it is always as sunny as this in Chelmsford.
Nice little tour, thank you. I'll have a look at some of the others.
No its not always this sunny, i live here too 😂
Ha ha thank you so much - it's a lovely city as I'm sure you know very well, although this kind of sunny day isn't immensely common as we all know in England. Nice to get a sunny day for the video though!
I'll absolutely make a walk in and around Writtle next time I'm in the area - seems like a very popular place :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you liked the video!
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
Thank you for taking me round Chelmsford again l have always loved it there especially the park l, m too old to walk far anymore so your walk took me round from my sofa thank you again
You're more than welcome! I think Chelmsford is a lovely city, especially on a sunny day like this one :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed watching the video from the comfort of your sofa!
Love it. I was born there. Lived in Ingatestone. Now in Australia! Good to see familiar sites and new. I even learnt something that I hadn’t known for my 54 years on this rock, which I love! You missed out Moulsham street! Or maybe you’ve done one I havnt seen. Thanks anyway 🙂
Greetings from Wellington New Zealand. I am ex Chelmsford man, and unfortunately have not been back for several years. And with the pandemic being what is, it might be a while before I get back there. Really enjoyed the video, it gave my wife and I goosebumps as you walked down some of the roads we have walked together. Any chance you can make a video of a walk around Braintree? All the best, and I will be keeping an eye on your channel. Thanks 🙏
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Chelmsford is a fascinating place, and I'm glad you got to do a kind of walk from the other side of the world :)
I've actually done a walk in Braintree in the past, which you can find via this link: ruclips.net/video/ck-j79DQPSA/видео.html
I hope you enjoy it - and thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Greetings from near sydney nsw australia i was born in legg street near the cathedral off new street and worked at hoffmans before migrating to australia in 1970 its good to watch these videos and still have a sister at great waltham nice to look at all the changes.
I've lived here for almost 30 years and there was some information in this video I didn't even know..Nice job 👍🏻
Ha ha that's very kind of you to say! There's a lot of hidden history in and around Chelmsford - an absolutely fascinating city :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
@@LetsWalkUK I couldn't agree more, that's why I still live here by choice, I love this city and all my family are from in and around Chelmsford and I was born at St John's which is now a housing estate
I REALLY enjoyed that. I grew up there, and as a former student at K.E.G.S., am an accredited 'Old Chelmsfordian' but haven't been back for decades. How it has changed !
It certainly has changed! Now a city, Chelmsford really has a lot to offer - and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, I do hope it brought back some great memories of Chelmsford for you :)
Beautiful city, I love living here they have welcomed me with open arm❤
You're absolutely right! Chelmsford is a wonderful place, and I'm so happy to hear you love living there :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
Great video, from an old Chelmsfordian living abroad.
I grew up here but left in the 1980s . Its interesting to see a walking tour as though much has changed a lot is still very familiar and a little nostalgic. I'm glad to see it's a thriving city .
It's a thriving city indeed - and full of fascinating history!
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some nice memories of Chelmsford for you :)
@@LetsWalkUK if you'd like to see how Chelmsford looked in the 60s you can you tube
Ford transit , the supervan - 1969
Really cool Ford promo film , Chelmsford looked strangely different but familiar 52 years ago .
@@andynixon2820 Interesting to hear! I'll have a look at that - I'm not a Chelmsford native so it will indeed be interesting to see how things have changed over the years :)
Nice walk in the town and cathedral. Very beautiful and historical. Can't wait to see more tomorrow have a great day greetings from Canada 😀
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Chelmsford is an absolutely delightful city :)
hopefully moving here next year, just wanted to see what it looked like
Well I hope this video was a helpful taster of what to expect in Chelmsford! It's a great city and there's a lot to like about it, so I wish you best of luck with the move for next year :)
Thank you so much for watching - I do hope you enjoyed the video!
I was born in St John's, grew up in Nabbott Road and didn't venture that far away one street along to Benedict Drive 😀
Thanks! I really hope you enjoyed the video :)
@@LetsWalkUK Love going here, live 3 mins away
Great video, this is my hometown. I will do a vlog here once the lockdown restrictions are over. I have just subscribed to your channel. Thank you
You're lucky to call Chelmsford your home town! It's a great place with loads of history as I'm sure you know well!
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
great walk - and really enjoy all the commentary/notes you add into the video!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, Chelmsford is a fascinating place and full of history - I hope that the comments helped you get a taste for the city's story :)
Thank you for uploading the video
You're welcome! And thank you very much for watching - I hope you enjoyed it :)
Left in '81... Been back a few times. Didn't recognise the bus station. So many changes.
It's interesting to see how much changes over such a short time! Hopefully you got a nice glimpse of 21st century Chelmsford with this walk!
Thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
I live there its beautiful in most places
Absolutely! Much like any city there's some real highlights in Chelmsford, especially that magnificent architecture all over town :)
Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
Congratulations 500 subscribers
Thank you so much!
I've always wanted to live in chelmsford. This just confirmed that my dream will be a reality.
I'm so glad to hear that! Chelmsford is certainly one of the nicest cities in England, and home to lots of fascinating history around every corner.
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a great time when you're living Chelmsford :)
It's not all roses. Trust me on that.
Noooo😂😂😂 i lived here all my life o seen another side to it. There is literally no opportunity left in Chelmsford and it is a shit estate full of violence
@@uzi392 Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
@@zion9146 bro if you stay in your own lane and have the right friends then you will be fine don’t stress
Thanks.
You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching - Chelmsford is a magnificent city :)
Thanks for sharing. Very informative indeed
You're welcome! And thank you very much for watching - I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)
Good video only ever been though station on way to Ipswich 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜 I have been in the pub the plough outside the station good for food 👍
Thank you so much! If you ever have a quiet day on the way to Ipswich - I'd thoroughly recommend an hour or two in Chelmsford, there's a lot to see :)
Thank you for watching - I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Oh wow. Eii Chelmsford. It’s very quiet since Coronavirus. I have not been in Chelmsford since 2018.
It's a lovely city - and there's lot to see! Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)
As usual, I really enjoyed this walk. Entertaining and informative. I was most impressed with the pavements, especially in the high street that seemed to go on for miles!
Marconi... I didn't know this.
Do people not need to wear masks in public? We have to where I am in Canada.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video - there's a lot to see in Chelmsford, with history all over the city! And this video just about scratches the surface :)
You missed out Bond Street, the newest development, but great video
Oh no! Sorry for missing that out, but thanks for letting me know :) Hopefully you enjoyed seeing the rest of Chelmsford on screen - and thank you so much for watching!
Nice video. i feel sorry for the people who are begging in and around town when there is more help here out of that than i seen anywhere else. it doesnt have to cost thousands on rehab treatment like i had to borrow. Help at Sanctus, Chess and its a great city for fellowship. I moved here in 2017 from thurrock and love living here apart from people thinking im rich when i got responsibilities and debt myself.
I’m out in town every day for work, these ‘homeless’ people half of them have flats to live in. Get offered help all the time.
Make more money from begging so they refuse the help.
It’s like when you offer them food and all they want is money
Great Video!
Thank you so much - I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
brill mate
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)
179,000 people
Interesting Video thank you. I too live in Chelmsford. Another piece of History is being played out in your Video that of the Pandemic, Masks and people taking their Daily exercise. Or at least it will be history once people browse your video in years to come when the Pandemic is over. Thanks again and keep making this type of video. Ever thought of narrating your videos ? Just a thought.
Hi there! Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words - hopefully people find it interesting to see Chelmsford at a specific time in history in the future!
I don't tend to narrate my videos, mainly because I like to think that this style of video can let you experience a city in as immersive a way as possible, as if you were there yourself! Thank you very much for the suggestion though :)
Where’s Dukes?!
Knocked down.
NEXT TIME CAN YOU PLEASE WALK UNTIL WRITTLE VILLAGE? YOU MAD A WONDERFUL VIDEO THANKS 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🙌🙌🙌💞💞
Thanks you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! I'll be sure to stop off in Writtle and make a video there next time I'm in the area - stay tuned to see it at some point :)
That’s a fair trot from town centre.
Writtle grew when Chelmsford's bridge over the Can was washed away. If you were travelling from London to Colchester then the Writtle crossing was the next option upstream.
i live here
I hope the video did the city justice! Chelmsford is a great place to live, and I hope you enjoyed this walk :)
Thank you so much for watching!
I love here and you don't really want to take a walk there
Is the crime rate/gang culture high there? I might be goin Chelmsford for school
Zion - Did you come to Chelmsford for School? Which School was you thinking? My Grandchildren all at Chelmsford schools and college and I have colleagues that are attached to local schools. Let me know if you want any info. The Grammer Schools places here are very sort after. I love living here and feel very safe...and I live on the cheaper side of town :)
@@juliescrafton1950 hi, in the end i got a place at a grammar skl there but i went to a different grammar in bromley
Zion thats great you had a choice ...i hope all goes well for you. All the best.
@@juliescrafton1950 thank you 👍 God bless
Dammit, you walked straight passed the Anne Knight building opposite the station, Anne Knight was a Quaker abolishionist and Feminist in the 1800's.
Thanks for mentioning it! Sorry I didn't get a chance to put it in the video - but thank you so much for drawing our attention to it in the comments :)
Thank you for watching - I hope you enjoyed the video!
How are you travelling around everywhere in lockdown? 🤷♀️
That’s exactly what I was thinking, thought it was essential travel only, or have I misread the Government instructions?
@@billygoatfilms7531 hes only getting some fresh air
@@billygoatfilms7531 you are allowed out for exercise
You are allowed to travel for work.
Okay for dog walking?
I'm in Canada, and in Montreal, apparently, they have/had a rule that you could walk your dog. Some lady put a leash on her husband and both were fined.
I read Chelmsford is shortly to have its city status revoked and given to that more deserving Colchester
Oh no! Colchester certainly deserves city status given its almost infinitely long history, but I'd like to see Chelmsford keeps its status too - making Essex a county of two great cities :)
Thank you so much for watching the video - I hope you enjoyed the walk!
😂😂😂 i lived here all my life trust me when I’m telling you this estate is not a good place
What do you mean,not a good estate.
@@susanbrown2909 it all depends on who you are and what you do to be honest, to a normal civilian going about their day-to-day business it would be a decent place to live. But i have seen the other side of Chelmsford- away from all the ‘sunshine and roses’ if you understand what i am talking about... over all it isnt the worst place to live- but there is very LITTLE opportunity left in Chelmsford, ever since it has become a City most of the opportunity’s have been taken up by others so it’s very hard to make it out if you are relying on only Chelmsford.