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Tilbury wins Lottery grant to bring historic station back to life

[ October 10, 2024   //   ]

The Tilbury on the Thames Trust and the Port of Tilbury have secured nearly  £4.5 million in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to fully refurbish the Grade II listed Riverside Railway Station and bring it back to life as a vibrant community location.

The funding for the Back on Track project is a milestone in the Trust’s efforts over a number of years to secure major funding to transform the railway station into a space for community events, studios for local artists – or just enjoy a cup of coffee in a new riverside café while watching the ships go by along the Thames.

The transformation will celebrate the building’s rich heritage, from the arrival of the Empire Windrush to its legacy as a key stop for cruise liners.

To mark the funding award, the Port of Tilbury has released a video: https://vimeo.com/1017920540/e3f5fb3402?share=copy

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