In April 1993 the Estate and Factory
became designated as a Conservation Area as it was realised what an important
place this was. To complement this Conservation Area a special area has been
built within the local library to house the memories of the people who have
been a part of this community, as well as photographs and artifacts donated
by them.
In 1933 land at East Tilbury, Essex
was sold to The Bata Shoe Company for the foundation of a Shoe Factory.
As well as the Factory a garden city
was planned and built which formed a way of life for many people living in
this corner of Essex.
