Tilbury, Essex

A 12x10 negative. A general view of the main entrance gateway to Tilbury Fort looking north. This gateway, known as the Watergate, is open and a soldier of the Royal Garrison Artillery is standing outside. The stonework has been refurbished. Tilbury Fort is spelt out in white painted stones on the verge on the east side of the gate. A vertical format image.

Object Details

ID: G538
Type: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F. C. Gould & Son
Places: Tilbury
Date made: circa 1897; 1890-1907 1890s
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gould Collection