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WWII Local Walk - 22.10.2024
Local Study: Chelmsford in the Blitz
A key part of our topic has been to learn about how Chelmsford was impacted throughout the war but particularly during the Blitz. During our lessons in the classroom, we learned about why Chelmsford was a target during the Blitz and how Chelmsford prepared and responded to raids. At the end of the first half term, we went on a local walk which took us down to the river and along to the ARU site with the destination of the Marconi and Hoffmann Buildings. These buildings were significant in the war effort. The Hoffmann Factory produced ball bearings which were used within machinery and vehicles leading up to and throughout the war. The Marconi Building was home of the radio and communication.
