Watergate at Tilbury Fort, Essex
May 20, 1958 - Tilbury Fort, Essex, which has been a coastal defence from the 16th century was opened to the public today by the Rt. Hon. Hugh Molson, M.P. the Minister of Works. Extensive repairs have been carried out by the Ministry since it was taken over in 1949. It was constructed in 1539 as part of Henry VIII's campaign of coastal defence. Keystone Photo Shows: Mr. Hugh Molson pushes open the door of the Watergate, watched by Mr. Hugh Delargy, Labour M.P. for Thurrock and on right Councilor F. Ridgewell, Chairman of the Thurrock Urban District Council during the ceremony today. JSS/Keystone
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13186046
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46936218
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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