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Thames Barrier

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Thames Barrier

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    July 31, 2019

    The Thames Barrier prevents London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges from the North Sea. The magnificent feat of engineering has been operational since 1982. From this spot, you get a great view of the barrier.

      March 29, 2021

      Tore a muscle in my leg here!

        April 11, 2024

        Some sections are industrial and grim, but representative of the area. It’s a pleasant enough walk with the barrier being the highlight.

        They close the barriers once a month for testing - call/email ahead to confirm the dates

        gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrier

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          Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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