Last Alteration: Thursday 03 January 2008
Thames Barrier
Thames Barrier
nr Barrier Approach, Woolwich, London
The Thames Barrier, opened in 1984, was built to protect the City of London against high tides that can occur from the Thames Estuary.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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One Canada Square (Army of Ghosts, Doomsday): 1.06 miles.
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Bridewell Place (The Talons of Weng-Chiang): 1.09 miles.
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Wapping Old Stairs (The Talons of Weng-Chiang): 1.23 miles.
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Wapping Pier Head (The Talons of Weng-Chiang): 1.27 miles.
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Cutty Sark (Dimensions in Time): 1.44 miles.
Related Stories
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The Runaway Bride [4 Jul 2006]: Shots of the Thames Barrier
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Turn Left [re-used from The Runaway Bride]: The Christmas Star over London.
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