On Wednesday 17th August we visited the Essex Police Museum in Chelmsford.
The Museum is situated in the Police complex near Springfield Road and has many interesting exhibits including uniforms, truncheons, handcuffs, a cell and many photographs showing the history of the Force since its formation in 1840. There is also a shop with a variety of gifts for sale.
Afterwards there was a guided tour
of the old Chief Constables house and the various buildings erected at that time. These are well hidden away behind the modern buildings and form a striking contrast.
Then we watched the everyday dramas unfold in the FIR, the Force Information Room where all the 999 calls are taken, instructions passed to police on duty all over Essex and the helicopters controlled.
There is very limited parking at the site but it is within easy walking distance of the Chelmer Village Retail Park where there is ample free parking. On returning to the cars we were able to indulge in some retail therapy and enjoy a coffee at Costa’s.
The Museum is situated in the Police complex near Springfield Road and has many interesting exhibits including uniforms, truncheons, handcuffs, a cell and many photographs showing the history of the Force since its formation in 1840. There is also a shop with a variety of gifts for sale.
Afterwards there was a guided tour
of the old Chief Constables house and the various buildings erected at that time. These are well hidden away behind the modern buildings and form a striking contrast.
Then we watched the everyday dramas unfold in the FIR, the Force Information Room where all the 999 calls are taken, instructions passed to police on duty all over Essex and the helicopters controlled.
There is very limited parking at the site but it is within easy walking distance of the Chelmer Village Retail Park where there is ample free parking. On returning to the cars we were able to indulge in some retail therapy and enjoy a coffee at Costa’s.
