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In this inaugural episode of The Chelmsford Broadcast we explore Chelmsford’s key role in the birth of broadcasting, as Sarah shares the story of the inventor of radio – Guglielmo Marconi – in Curator’s Corner. Rachel introduces us to the beautiful Oaklands House, once the home of the Victorian Wells family and now home to the Museum of Chelmsford. And for our very first Chelmsfordian of the Week, Rebecca looks at the life of Thomas Clarkson Neale, who formed the foundations of the first Museum of Chelmsford.

Chelmsford is the birthplace of broadcasting - home to the pioneers of transmission and the precursor to the podcast!

In a city packed with untold stories, this new podcast from the Museum of Chelmsford brings them to life, exploring the people, places, objects and memories that have created the Chelmsford of today.

Join Helen and Rachel as they welcome you to the museum, and meet more members of this friendly, knowledgeable team throughout the episodes. You'll hear about their favourite moments in Chelmsford's history, characters that you'll be surprised have connections to the city, and more about the beautiful building...