Nearly 300 people flocked to Marconi’s Birthday Bash which celebrated the ground-breaking radio work which was born in the city of Chelmsford 95 years ago.

The Bash, at Sandford Mill, Chelmsford, included talks about Marconi’s marvellous inventions, interactive Morse code activities, such as a re-creation of the navigation room on the Titanic, and Marconi TV cameras where visitors had the opportunity to read the Sandford Mill News.

There were also a number of other fun activities such as remote controlled planes and cars from Chelmsford Model Flying Association, and a mini traction engine operated by Chelmsford Society of Model Engineers.  

Caroline Hammer, Learning Development Officer, Chelmsford City Council, organised the event.

She said: “Sandford Mill is a wonderful resource for the people of Chelmsford and it was great to see so many people both young and old fascinated by Marconi’s ground-breaking technologies.

" I’d like to thank all of our voluntary contributors too many to mention all but included the Friends of Chelmsford Museum for supplying the refreshments, Chelmsford Model Engineering club for running the mini traction engines, Chelmsford Model Flying Club, Visteon Engineering services, Marks Tey Radio, Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society.   Sandford Mill will be running a number of Science Discovery Days so keep your eyes peeled to join in more of our fun and educational events."

Sandford Mill will be opening its doors again this weekend on Saturday April 29 for a Wildlife Fun Day between 10am and 4pm and will offer children and adults the opportunity to get up close with a wide variety of animals such as snakes, spiders and other reptiles.

Entry to the Wildlife Fun Day is free for babes in arms, £3 for children up to 15 years old and free for adults. To discover more about Chelmsford Museum, including more information about the Wildlife Fun Day, visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museumevents