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Thames Barrier fact sheets

Please follow our links below to each Thames Barrier fact sheet.

The River

Find out interesting information about the River Thames in London.

The Piers

All the information you could need about the piers of the Thames Barrier.

The Gates

Find out about the massive gates, which are joined to the barrier's piers.

The Roofs and Piers, Barrier Operation and Powering System

Interesting facts about how the barrier works and the power it uses.