London International Cruise Terminal, Tilbury
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London International Cruise Terminal, Tilbury
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 11 Nov 2018
In 1916, Tilbury became the only port in the Port of London Authority to serve cruise liners when it opened berths specifically for the P&O line within the dock complex. With the need for expanded facilities, a large new passenger landing stage was constructed in the Thames jointly by the PLA and the London Midland and Scottish Railway, with rail connections. It was opened in May 1930 by Ramsay MacDonald. Tilbury operated as London's passenger liner terminal until the 1960s. For many people, Tilbury was their point of emigration to Australia under an assisted passage scheme established and operated by the Australian Government. It was also a port of entry for many immigrants; among them, a large group of West Indians on HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMT_Empire_Windrush . The passenger landing stage was reopened by the Port of Tilbury group as the London Cruise Terminal in 1995 although it is no longer served by the railway.
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