How Much Do You Know About Chelmsford's History?

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Kristamperry
K
Kristamperry
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 3 | Total Attempts: 414
| Attempts: 178 | Questions: 7
Please wait...
Question 1 / 7
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. Chelmsford's town offices are in a building that used to be Chelmsford High School. When were the town offices first moved into that building?

Explanation

The town offices were first moved into the building that used to be Chelmsford High School in 1981.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Chelmsfords History? - Quiz

Chelmsford’s history can be quite interesting; see how much you know. Chelmsford is a city and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. It is... see morein the London commuter belt. For this quiz, you will be asked questions like what year was the original Adams library built, who was the first Reverend of the First Parish Church in the town center. This quiz is the best for learning about Chelmsford’s history. Could you give it a go? see less

2. In_____, Guglielmo Marconi opened the world's first "wireless" factory under the name 'The Marconi Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company.

Explanation

In 1899, Guglielmo Marconi opened the world's first "wireless" factory under the name 'The Marconi Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company. This indicates that the correct year for the opening of the factory was 1899.

Submit
3. The First Parish Church in the town center dates back to 1655. Who was the first reverand of that church?

Explanation

Rev. John Fiske was the first reverend of the First Parish Church in the town center, which dates back to 1655.

Submit
4. Forefathers Burying Grounds, in the center of town, has about 1,500 graves in it. The earliest recorded death in that cemetery is from what year?

Explanation

The correct answer is 1690. This is determined by the statement that the earliest recorded death in the cemetery is from that year. This suggests that the cemetery was established before 1690 and that there may be older graves that are unrecorded.

Submit
5. The Eastern Counties Railway arrived in Chelmsford in_______.

Explanation

The Eastern Counties Railway arrived in Chelmsford in 1842. This suggests that the railway was not present in Chelmsford before that year.

Submit
6. What year was the first town meeting held? (Hint: the first town meeting took place before Chelmsford was officially recognized as a town.)

Explanation

The correct answer is 1654. This is the year when the first town meeting took place in Chelmsford, before it was officially recognized as a town.

Submit
7. What year was the original Adams Library built?

Explanation

The original Adams Library was built in 1894.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Nov 16, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Nov 16, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Feb 17, 2012
    Quiz Created by
    Kristamperry
Cancel
  • All
    All (7)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
Chelmsford's town offices are in a building that used to be...
In_____, Guglielmo Marconi opened the world's first...
The First Parish Church in the town center dates back to 1655. Who was...
Forefathers Burying Grounds, in the center of town, has about 1,500...
The Eastern Counties Railway arrived in Chelmsford in_______.
What year was the first town meeting held? (Hint: the first town...
What year was the original Adams Library built?
Alert!

Advertisement