Image description: Thames Barrier viewed from upstream, with industry in the background and a large yacht passing through the barrier, London.

The Thames Barrier was built 1974-82 and protects greater London from high surge tides.

The barrier's cowled supports operate massive rotating gates which rise from below the water.

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Thames Barrier: view with industry in background and large yacht passing

 

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