Steve - Clark
Protection
Thames Barrier, New Charlton, South East London.
Protection by Massive attack:
Give me the majestic Architecture of The Old Royal Naval college in Greenwich or St Pauls cathedral any day, but I have grown to love this artistic, futuristic space age, functional protector of London.
The Thames Barrier prevents the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. It has been operational since 1984. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide it can be opened to restore the river's flow towards the sea. Built approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) due east of the Isle of Dogs, its northern bank is in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and its southern bank where this photograph was taken is in the New Charlton area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich where both sides of the barrier are flanked by two wonderful unique parks.
Protection
Thames Barrier, New Charlton, South East London.
Protection by Massive attack:
Give me the majestic Architecture of The Old Royal Naval college in Greenwich or St Pauls cathedral any day, but I have grown to love this artistic, futuristic space age, functional protector of London.
The Thames Barrier prevents the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. It has been operational since 1984. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide it can be opened to restore the river's flow towards the sea. Built approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) due east of the Isle of Dogs, its northern bank is in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and its southern bank where this photograph was taken is in the New Charlton area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich where both sides of the barrier are flanked by two wonderful unique parks.