Man About Country: The Chelmsford Storytelling Trail
Man About Country has been out and about exploring Chelmsford… and now it’s your turn.
As part of this year’s Essex Podcast Festival, Man About Country has created an immersive storytelling trail through Chelmsford City Centre.
Starting at the city’s iconic Shire Hall, the trail takes you to 14 locations across the city. At each stop, Man About Country brings Chelmsford’s rich history to life, from the ancient past to the modern day. What new stories will you discover?
HOW IT WORKS …
TAKING PART IS SIMPLE
Check out the Trail Map to identify all 14 locations.
Begin at Shire Hall.
At each location (or a nearby premises), look out for the Essex Podcast Festival x Man About Country poster displaying a QR code.
Scan the QR code to watch James appear on your phone, sharing the story of the place where you’re standing.
Complete the trail in one go, or explore in sections throughout the week, you’re in control.
FOLLOW THE TRAIL
TAKING PART IS SIMPLE
Check out the Trail Map to identify all 14 locations.
Begin at Shire Hall.
At each location (or a nearby premises), look out for the Essex Podcast Festival x Man About Country poster displaying a QR code.
Scan the QR code to watch James appear on your phone, sharing the story of the place where you’re standing.
Complete the trail in one go, or explore in sections throughout the week, you’re in control.
FOLLOW THE TRAIL
HOW IT WORKS …
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Shire Hall
QR code in the Shire Hall window
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Chelmsford Cathedral
QR code in the Cathedral entrance foyer
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Essex Witches Mural (Duke Street Lamp Post)
QR code in HOME Partners window
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Anne Knight Building
QR code in Brew House & Kitchen window
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Marconi Mural (Entrance to Chelmsford railway station)
QR code on the mural
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Chelmsford Market
QR code inside the Market near Swales Burger Bar & Car Park Ticket Machines
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The Essex Rockerz Mural (side of Acanteen)
QR code on the mural
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Moulsham Street
QR code on the window of Kings Coffee
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Stone Bridge
QR code on the window of Toni & Guy
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Chelmsford High Street (Town Sign)
QR code on the window of Zambrero
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Backnang Square
QR code on the old Wildwood unit window
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Chelmsford Shops (On the Facing Lamp post)
QR code displayed on site
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Tindal Street
QR code on Stewarts Tea Rooms window
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The Saracens Head
QR code on the Garrison window
Who Is Man About Country?
Aside from being a legend, James Lawrence, AKA Man About Country, is a storyteller, adventurer and history enthusiast.
For over five years, he has led guided walks around some of Britain’s most fascinating places, helping people discover the country like never before.
Fresh from completing Essex Ways (a 400km walking adventure around his home county) James set out to challenge negative stereotypes and showcase why Essex is one of England’s most fascinating counties. Following a sell-out storytelling tour, a film, and a forthcoming book of Essex stories, James is passionate about sharing the county’s incredible heritage and championing everything there is to be proud of.
