West Tilbury

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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