VE80: Echoes Of War
Thursday 8 May 2025
10.45am – 12:30pm
Linear Route: Grays War Memorial → Civic Offices, via Grays Riverside
How has Thurrock’s unique spot on the Thames shaped its mighty impact?
Following the VE80 service held at the War Memorial, join us for a creative journey through Grays Town Centre and the riverside, making stops along the way to explore the WW2 history and local stories linked to VE Day.
Led by young artists from East Tilbury Primary School, we’ll explore the town centre and the riverside. In partnership with Thurrock Museum, Thurrock Council, and artist Triggerbliss.
Walk Information:
- Duration: 1.5hrs
- Distance: 1 mile
- Difficulty: Easy
- Walk Team: East Tilbury Primary Young Ambassadors and teachers, T100 team, TriggerBliss, Thurrock Museum, Thurrock Council Team
At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.
By bus: Regular buses run to Grays bus station, a 5 minute walk from the top of the High Street.
By train: Regular C2C trains run to Grays from London Fenchurch Street.
By car: There is limited pay and display parking behind the Thameside Theatre complex.
The walk is accessible for wheelchairs or large pushchairs, mainly traversing pavements and made paths, with some brief inclines onto the sea wall.
T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk
Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing, sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.
Toilet facilities can be accessed in the Thameside Theatre complex before the start of the walk.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.
