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Father Thames Statue at St John's Lock

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Father Thames Statue at St John's Lock

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    July 30, 2019

    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.

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      Location: Buscot, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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