Thames Lock Weir, Brentford
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Thames Lock Weir, Brentford
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 6 Mar 2018
Above Thames Lock the Grand Union Canal is actually a canalised stretch of the River Brent, so a large weir is required for water to avoid the two locks here. Below the locks the Brent is tidal for a short distance before reaching the Thames. The immediate surroundings are not especially attractive with industrial premises on one side and a large housing estate on the other, but the area is of great interest.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.482309
Longitude
-0.305092