As ships got bigger ports were needed further down the Thames. In 1909 Tilbury Port became part of the Port of London Authority.
Situated just upstream from Tilbury Fort.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Port of Tilbury, London
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Culloden prisoners
This granite stone was recovered from Culloden Moor, site of the battle. We v...
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Devil Tavern
2, Fleet Street. Demolished 1787. Full title was the Devil and St Dunstan, the sign being the Devil's nose being tweaked by pincers wielded by the saint. It appears in a Hogarth illustration. T...
1 memorial
Brabant weavers
The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
1 memorial
The North Star
Purpose built as a pub, as can be seen from the handsome exterior, which boasts attractive embossed stars at the tops of the main pillar supports. Originally above this, at roof level, was an elabo...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Robert Horner
Last private owner of Spitalfields fruit and vegetable market. Came from Essex, worked in the market and managed to buy the lease in 1875. Forced to sell to the City of London in 1920.
2 memorials
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