Annual closure of the Thames Barrier
September 6th 2007 02:20
Head down to the River Thames this Sunday, September 9, to see the test closure of the famous barrier.
Built between 1974 - 1984, the Thames Barrier is the world's second largest movable flood barrier and is used for flood control on the River Thames.
Measuring 523 metres in width across the stretch of the river, the barrier divides the river into four 61m and two 31m navigable spans and four smaller non-navigable channels between nine concrete piers and two abutments.
When?
September 9, 2007 - 5.50am-3.50pm
Where?
1 Unity Way, Eastmoor St, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NJ
How much?
Free!
Admission to Thames Barrier Information and Learning Centre: £2, concs £1.50, children £1
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