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Grays is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock to the east of London.
Local sites of interest include the Thameside Theatre and the Thurrock History Museum. The ancient local manor of Grays Thurrock was the seat of the noble house of Grey, whose most senior titled branch was headed from the early 13th century by the Baron Grey of Codnor.
From the top of Bridge Road in Grays you can look down to Thurrock yacht club, Grays beach children's playground and the River Thames where you can occasionally see large container ships travelling up and down.
Grays is also home to The Fat Surfer,a live music venue. There are bands every Friday from 7:30 till 11:00. Loyal Order of Moose|The Loyal Order of Moose is represented by a Grays lodge who meet at 'The Mess' at 78 High Street, which is the Royal British Legion|Royal British Legion Club for Thurrock. The Local college is Palmer's College.
Nearest places:
Aveley
The local railway station is Grays railway station.
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Chadwell St Mary
Chafford Hundred
North Stifford
Orsett
Purfleet
South Ockendon
South Stifford
Tilbury
West ThurrockTransport
London Road is the main road which links Grays town centre with Lakeside Shopping Centre and Purfleet. Sport
Bridge Road is also home to the area's local football team, Grays Athletic F.C., who play in the Football Conference and from this road you can look down to Thurrock yacht club. Famous people from Grays
Russell Brand
Joe PasqualeExternal links