Tilbury

Tilbury
The Port of Tilbury
Tilbury Location within Essex
Population	12,450 (2011)[1]
OS grid reference	TQ639761
Unitary authority	Thurrock
Ceremonial county	Essex
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	TILBURY
Postcode district	RM18
Dialling code	01375
Police	Essex
Fire	Essex
Ambulance	East of England
UK Parliament	Thurrock
List of places UK England Essex 51°27′38″N 0°21′30″E / 51.4606°N 0.3582°E / 51.4606; 0.3582

Tilbury is a port town in the borough of Thurrock, Essex, England. The present town was established as separate settlement in the late 19th century, on land that was mainly part of Chadwell St Mary. It contains a 16th century fort and an ancient cross-river ferry. Tilbury is part of the Port of London with a major deep-water port which contributes to the local economy. Situated 24 miles (38.5 km) east of central London and 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Southend-on-Sea (the nearest city), it is the southernmost point in Essex.