Tilbury Collection

Ships at Tilbury Docks
Four P&O ships at Tilbury Docks, London: (from left to right) Chitral (painted black); Strathnaver ; Strathaird ; Himalaya

Passenger Porter
26th October 1907: A porter at the ready at a London, Tilbury and Southend Railway station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

SS Caronia
September 1919: The Cunard White Star liner Caronia at Tilbury docks in Essex. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

Photograph of Ship Hotel, Tilbury Docks, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Elizabeth I inspects her troops at Tilbury (engraving)
2911189 Elizabeth I inspects her troops at Tilbury (engraving); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (7 September 1533- 24 March 1603) inspects her troops at Tilbury, 1588

The Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada
3329520 The Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada; (add.info.: Painting depicting the Spanish fleet of ships during the Armada. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
FLO4622896 Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

Worlds End pub, Tilbury, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Worlds End Pub, Fort Road, near Tilbury Fort, a landmark public house alongside the Thames Estuary, Essex, England

UK, England, Essex, Tilbury, Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Docks, London

Tilbury Docks early 1900s

TILBURY (ALKEN)
This light open two-wheel vehicle is fashionable in the early 19th century. Date: circa 1825

County Map of Essex, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Elizabeth I reviews the troops at Tilbury (colour litho)
3100972 Elizabeth I reviews the troops at Tilbury (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I reviews the troops at Tilbury)

The New East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened Last Week (engraving)
1061970 The New East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened Last Week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New East and West India Docks at Tilbury)

Q Elizabeth at Tilbury (engraving)
727082 Q Elizabeth at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q Elizabeth at Tilbury)

Queen Elizabeth I addressing her troops at Tilbury, Essex, in preparation for the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada, August 1588. Date: 1588

Photograph of Worlds End PH, Tilbury, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Ship PH, Tilbury (Old), Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1928

Photograph of Ship PH, Tilbury (New), Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Opening of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway (engraving)
1608631 Opening of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway)

Railways locomotives, 1870-1884
Great Eastern, South Eastern and London Tilbury & Southend Railways locomotives, 1870-1884. Each illustrated with key details/measurements for the engines

Queen Elizabeth I of England at Tilbury, 1588
Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Locomotive decorated in honour of the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary, 22 June 1911... (colour litho)
2794597 Locomotive decorated in honour of the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary, 22 June 1911... (colour litho) by English School

"La Marguerite"leaving Tilbury (b / w photo)
3092118 " La Marguerite" leaving Tilbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " La Marguerite" leaving Tilbury)

Horse and knight in amour
Sir Horace Vere, 1st Baron Vere of Tilbury (1565 - 1635), English military leader during the Eighty Years War and the Thirty Years War. Riding a armoured horse

Miss Zeffie Tilbury in Ruths Romance - The Theatre Magazine
Miss Zeffie Tilbury (1863-1950), actress, in Ruths Romance - The Theatre Magazine, May 1886. 1886

The History of England (engraving)
982605 The History of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of England.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury, 1588 (engraving)
671104 Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury, 1588 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury, 1588)

Queen Elizabeth addressing her Troops at Tilbury (engraving)
2791266 Queen Elizabeth addressing her Troops at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth addressing her Troops at Tilbury)

The Steam-Ship "Orotava, "on Board which the Moorish Embassy sailed from Tilbury to the Nore on 24 June
1628862 The Steam-Ship " Orotava, " on Board which the Moorish Embassy sailed from Tilbury to the Nore on 24 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury (engraving)
6020463 Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth reviewing the Troops at Tilbury)

At the Time of the Armada. Elizabeth Reviews the Troops at Tilbury (engraving)
3101946 At the Time of the Armada. Elizabeth Reviews the Troops at Tilbury (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Time of the Armada)

The Royal Visit to the Hospital Ship "Princess of Wales"at Tilbury (litho)
1043338 The Royal Visit to the Hospital Ship " Princess of Wales" at Tilbury (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury (engraving)
670322 Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury)

The Opening of the Baltic Canal, Departure of Mr Gladstone from Tilbury on Board the "Tantallon Castle"
1628327 The Opening of the Baltic Canal, Departure of Mr Gladstone from Tilbury on Board the " Tantallon Castle" (engraving) by English School

Bird s-Eye View of the East and West India Dock Extension, Tilbury (engraving)
1061157 Bird s-Eye View of the East and West India Dock Extension, Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reinforcements for the Zulu War, Embarkation of the 60th Rifles at Tilbury (engraving)
1106743 Reinforcements for the Zulu War, Embarkation of the 60th Rifles at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reinforcements for the Zulu War)

Queen Elizabeth rallying her troops at Tilbury (engraving)
2808255 Queen Elizabeth rallying her troops at Tilbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth rallying her troops at Tilbury)

Lord Alwyne Comptons Horse for South African Service (b / w photo)
1599355 Lord Alwyne Comptons Horse for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Alwyne Comptons Horse for South African Service)

From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving)
1045706 From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Thames to the Nile)

Thurrock RM18 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM18 7

Tamworth B77 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 1

Huge Mobile Cranes at Tilbury Swing the Cargo from a Vessels Hold, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Huge Mobile Cranes at Tilbury Swing the Cargo from a Vessels Hold, c1935. Cranes unloading shipping at the port of Tilbury on the River Thames in Essex

UK, Tilbury fort, Tilbury, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Canon at Tilbury Fort also known as Thermitge Bulwark and West Tilbury Blockhouse, a Thames estuary-side fort built by Henry VII in the 15th century, operational till World War II

UK, Tilbury Power Station, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Graffiti in front of Tilbury Power Station, initially fossil fuell then biomass fired, before being decommissioned, Tilbury, Essex, England

Regent;s Canal, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The reconstructed Macclesfield Bridge, also known as Blow-up-Bridge due to the igniting of a barrel of gunpowder of the barge Tilbury sailing under it in 1874

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Discover the rich maritime history of Tilbury, a bustling port town on the banks of the River Thames. Ships at Tilbury Docks have long been a symbol of trade and travel, with the Passenger Porter ensuring smooth embarkation for eager travelers. Step back in time to witness the grandeur of SS Caronia, an iconic vessel that once graced these waters. In 1904, a visionary proposal for a Thames Barrage was put forth in Gravesend, showcasing the ambition and innovation that characterized this region. A captivating photograph captures the Ship Hotel at Tilbury Docks in Essex, serving as a testament to its significance as a hub of activity. Tilbury Docks holds an important place in London's history, with its early 1900s charm still evident today. The name 'TILBURY (ALKEN)' evokes nostalgia and memories shared by locals who have witnessed its transformation over time. The Worlds End pub stands proudly in Tilbury since 2009 - created by Ethel Davies - offering respite and refreshment to both residents and visitors alike. The Southend express train from London connects this vibrant town to neighboring areas through the renowned Tilbury & Southend Railway. An awe-inspiring aerial view showcases Gravesend and Tilbury against the backdrop of majestic River Thames; truly capturing their beauty from above. Another photograph reveals Kings Head PH in West Tilbury, Essex - embodying tradition and community spirit. Whether you're drawn to its historic docks or seeking solace within charming pubs like Worlds End or Kings Head PH, there is something enchanting about exploring all that Tilbury has to offer.