Documentary Stories and Photography from in and around Gravesham

If you know of a local story that needs highlighting or something you'd like to share, contact me at nigel@gravesendjournal.com.

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Nigel Rumsey 31/03/2024 Nigel Rumsey 31/03/2024

last Ferry to Tilbury?

The Jacob Marley leaves Gravesend for the last time and the sun sets on a ferry service that has carried passengers between Tilbury and Gravesend for over 700 years.

The ferry's cancellation is another symptom of the funding crisis hitting local authorities across the UK.

Nigel Rumsey 07/08/2021 Nigel Rumsey 07/08/2021

Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories

I stumbled on this wonderful installation of images, by the artist EVEWRIGHT, dedicated to people of the Windrush Generation. They are displayed on the windows of the Tilbury Bridge Walkway, just a few metres from the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry.

Nigel Rumsey 08/01/2021 Nigel Rumsey 08/01/2021

Gravesend riverside outdoor gym

The riverside outdoor gym closed inline with Government COVID-19 restrictions.

Nigel Rumsey 16/09/2020 Nigel Rumsey 16/09/2020

boy with boats

A small boy looking at the ships on Thames at Gravesend.

Nigel Rumsey 13/09/2020 Nigel Rumsey 13/09/2020

Columbus

The MV Columbus was partway into a 120-night world cruise when owners Cruise and Maritime Voyages went into administration.
Since 14th April 2020, she has sat patiently waiting across the river from Gravesend.

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The Gravesend Journal documents Stories and Photography from in and around Gravesham.

If you know of a local story that needs highlighting or something you'd like to share, get in touch.

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