Tilbury Essex Map

About Tilbury

Tilbury stands sentinel where the Thames widens, its geography defined by the great river and the marshy lands that cradle it. It lies 2.2 km north of Gravesend (from Gravesend: bearing 349°T, OS grid TQ 642 762). Historically, this strategic position has shaped Tilbury's destiny, most famously as the landing place for Queen Elizabeth I's troops in 1588, a moment etched into the nation's memory. The town's economy has long been tied to the river, its docks a vital artery for trade and industry, a hum of activity that echoes across the water, carrying the scent of salt and distant shores. The imposing Tilbury Fort, a Grade I listed building, remains a potent reminder of Tilbury's defensive past, its bastions still gazing out across the estuary, a silent witness to centuries of maritime ebb and flow. The spirit of the place is also carried by those who have passed through its gates; it was here that many soldiers, who would later fight in the Great War, embarked for the front, their hopes and fears mingling with the salty air. Even today, the ferry crossing to Gravesend, a simple, vital link across the water, carries a timeless quality, the light on the river often painting the scene with a soft, pearlescent glow.

About This Tilbury Map Page

Explore Tilbury, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.461642, 0.363619. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.