About Tilbury
Tilbury is a town on the north bank of the River Thames in the County of Essex, England, within the Borough of Thurrock and although it has been an area of historical importance, it is of relatively recent existence. There is always something to see and do in Tilbury and its surrounding areas. If you live in Tilbury, or you are visiting the area, and you would like some company, then why not call us and arrange a meeting with one of our luscious and sexy Tilbury escorts. You can choose the lady that you would like to see by visiting our website and looking at the Todays Escorts Gallery or alternatively call us and one of our helpful receptionists will help you to decide who you would like to see. We will bring the lady of your choice direct to you, and when you see your gorgeous escort standing at your door, you will know that your evening in Tilbury will be the best that you have ever experienced.The history of Tilbury is clearly closely connected to its location on the River Thames. Archaeological evidence has shown the presence of the Roman occupation and it is thought that there may have been a Roman settlement on the site of today's Tilbury Docks. In 1854 the London Tilbury and Southend Railway station was built, it was originally called Tilbury Fort but later in 1936 it was renamed Tilbury Riverside.
There is evidence that since early times a Tilbury to Gravesend ferry has been in operation and it appears that this may have been used in the past for the transportation of animals and wool from the marshland settlements of that time.
Tilbury's location on the narrow and curved part of the river made it the ideal place to build forts in order to defend London from foreign invasions. The first permanent fort was built by Henry VIII in 1539 and this was a D-shaped construction called the "Thermatage Bulwark", this fort played an important part in the protection against the Armada. Charles I rebuilt the fort and today it is owned by the English Heritage.
Today, Tilbury port plays an important part in handling bulk cargo, such as timber, containers, and cars and together with Southampton and Felixstowe it is one of Britain's main container ports. Tilbury's main economy is built around its large container port, which is the main port for London. It is located approximately twenty-five miles from London Bridge, towards the Thames Estuary, where the river narrows to a width of around eight hundred yards. It is also the main port for the importation of paper and grain into Great Britain.
About two miles from the centre of Tilbury, in Grays, is the Thurrock Museum, which charts the development of Tilbury's docks as well as the history of the area. There are over forty permanent displays containing artefacts and accounts, covering 250,000 years of the areas past. Some of these displays include coins dating back to 75 BC, prehistoric flint tools and Roman pottery. There are also paintings documenting Tilbury's role in the country's heritage such as "Wind Against the Tide", a painting of Tilbury Fort painted in approximately 1850 and "Queen Elizabeth`s Armada Speech". Admission to the museum is free.
The Essex countryside has a number of recreational areas; one of these is Langdon Hills, which is approximately four miles away from Tilbury town centre. This area was a popular destination for the people of East London during the first half of the 20th Century, where they had cottages and holiday homes situated around Langdon Hills Park. One house in the park is open to visitors, and this house documents what life was like in the cottages - especially during the Second World War. Langdon Hills Park is a popular tourist spot in mid-Spring, when the entire area comes into bloom, with bluebells covering the fields and woodlands.
The main road leading to Tilbury is the A13, and connects the area to the rest of London and the M25. Journey time to the centre of London is approximately forty-five minutes to an hour. A train service, provided by city to city, also connects Tilbury to Fenchurch Street Station in London. Trains departures are regular, seven days a week.
