West Tilbury is a village situated on the top of a river terrace overlooking the river Thames. The modern town of Tilbury is mainly in the traditional parish of Chadwell St Mary.
Read more about West Tilbury: Location and Administration, West Tilbury Village Hall, Landscape and Geology, Archaeology, The Parish, Heritage Buildings, Notable People, Elizabeth's Armada Camp
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