United Kingdom
England
South East England
Oxfordshire
Vale Of White Horse
Buscot
Father Thames Statue at St John's Lock
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Oxfordshire
Vale Of White Horse
Buscot
Father Thames Statue at St John's Lock
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When you pass St John's Lock, the furthest upstream lock on the River Thames, it is traditional to pay your respects to Old Father Thames. This statue was commissioned in 1854 for the Crystal Palace's grounds, was later moved to Thames Head, and then relocated to St John's Lock.
July 30, 2019
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