About Purfleet
Purfleet is located in the county of Essex, England with a postcode of RM19. This is a quiet area with excellent transport links. The city to city trains get you into the city of London in less than 30 minutes and you can get a seat! If you are in Purfleet tonight, don't miss the opportunity to experience the ultimate in good company for the evening. Our Purfleet escorts are the best that you will find and we will bring the girl of your choice direct to you. All our escorts are very experienced in the art of pleasure and satisfaction, if you are looking for a beautiful and sexy girl to keep you company tonight, then look no further than Diamond Escorts.Purfleet was the place where gunpowder was stored during the 18th century and it had its own garrison to protect it. At that time lightning strikes were the biggest fear of the garrison and the local community, as one lightning strike was likely to cause a massive explosion and devastation to the area. The authorities at that time went to Benjamin Franklin for advice, so that a satisfactory lightening conductor could be built, but King George III made the decision to construct Magazine No 5 and to this day it can be viewed at the Purfleet Garrison Heritage and Military Centre.
Another claim to fame in respect of Purfleet, is that during the First World War, in March 1916 the anti-aircraft gunners of Purfleet shot down the first German Zeppelin, the LZ15 and for this they received an award in recognition from the Lord Mayor of London.
Bram Stoker's book "Count Dracula" also gives Purfleet a mention, stating that Count Dracula had an estate in Purfleet, where this was supposed to be is a question, but you can find a reference in the original book, see Chapter 2 of 1897 Stokers Dracula.
Purfleet today is most definitely a hot spot for investment and it has a great mix of new and old properties which gives the area plenty of character. It has, in addition to good train links, excellent road links and bus services, all of which give very quick access to the city.
With the Royal Opera House moving into the area, it is anticipated that this will lead the way for the regeneration of the Thurrock Thames Gateway area, so Purfleet will experience an exciting future.
Purfleet has many advantages as it is right on the River Thames with countryside all around it. It is situated on the western side of the M25 and the prevailing wind comes from the south-west, so the area does not experience a great deal of road noise even though it is just a mile away from the Motorway. As soon as all the roadwork's are completed and the areas facelift is finished, it is anticipated that the property prices will be inclined to rise much faster than at present, and it will fast become an expensive but desirable area in which to live.
