Chelmsford in Essex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Johnson
1732-1814
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2026
1. John Johnson Marker
Architect and County Surveyor 1782-1812.
Designed this building completed in 1791
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 51° 44.074′ N, 0° 28.366′ E. Marker is in Chelmsford, England, in Essex. It is on Tindal Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, England CM1 1EH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nicolas Conyngham Tindal (a few steps from this marker); Guglielmo Marconi 1874-1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Whitmore (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr Benjamin Pugh (1715-1798) (about 180 meters away); Frederic Chancellor (approx.
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Also see . . . Shire Hall, Chelmsford (Wikipedia). Overview:
The current building was commissioned to replace an ageing 16th century sessions house at the north end of the High Street which hosted the quarter sessions and which had been supplemented by a smaller building which hosted the nisi prius court. The work was authorised by the Essex Shire House Act 1789 (29 Geo. 3. c. 8).(Submitted on November 1, 2026.)
The new building, which was designed by John Johnson in the classical style with a Portland stone faηade, opened in July 1791.
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2026
2. John Johnson Marker
The marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.
Photographed by J.H. Clarke & Co., circa 1907
3. Shire Hall, Chelmsford
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 1, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
