Thurrock is the gateway to London with easy access to both Kent and Essex via the M25 motorway. Orsett was the original seat of local government for the area and the site of a palace of the Bishop of London in medieval times. The village lock-up last used as a prison in 1848, and the animal pound still exist. West Tilbury was the site chosen for the Camp Royal in 1588 to prepare for the threatened Spanish invasion. There is a Dickens Centre, as well as Dickens festivals in the summer and at Christmas.
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Distances by road will be longer. Discover the origin of silk in China in 2640BC, learn the story of the humble silk worm and its cocoon to the finest printed fabrics, beautifully illustrated by, archive photographs and a video presentation. His vision was to link a modern, fashionable residence to the Great Hall of a medieval royal palace. Newham City Farm was established in 1977 offering educational and leisure activities for the community. A wide collection of farm animals has been built up over the years including a number of rare breeds.