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Tallow Road, BRENTFORD, TW8 8EB

The river and the Grand Union Canal are on and off the same thing for some way as the Thames is approached. This river loop is bypassed by the cut for Brentford Lock.

And through gates, other residential redevelopment of an island site between the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal.

There was clearly only a low flow of water in the River Brent, so despite there being no traffic through the locks, the water level was able to be maintained just below the overflow level. Waterfowl are keeping their feet dry!

The entrance to the Office seen in Image Nicely maintained, I am not clear whether the glass is original or a modern replacement.

These would be used to adjust the flow of water to maintain an even level in the reach, depending on the combination of river flow and the number of craft passing the locks.

This is the sluice weir controlling the main flow of water through Brentford Basin and the Gauging Locks.

The building backs on to the River Brent, and is approached on its landward side from the Butts. It is now a private residence. For something of the history of the building, see: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4030059

The building is approached from The Butts on the landward side, and backs on to the River Brent. It is listed, Grade 2. According to the listing: 'The Boatmen's Institute provided basic education including religious instruction to the children of boatmen and two rooms of the living accommodation above were used as maternity provision for boatmen's wives until the National Health Service was set up. Only 5 or 6 examples of boatmen's institutes are thought to exist nationally'. The architectural style is very reminiscent of Bedford Park, not so far away: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2432496 The architect in this instance is said to have been Noel Parr, but it is clear that he was much influenced by Norman Shaw. For a more complete view of the façade see: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4029902 The full listing is here: http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/default.aspx?pid=2&id=480166

An attractive modern laminated timber footbridge over the river channel at the back of Brentford Gauging Locks. The inflow of water from the sluices in Image can just be detected at the top of the area of reflection of the sky. River flow was very low on the day concerned.

The name of the pub may have changed, but the frosted glass survives as a reminder of the pub's original name. The exterior of the building - at street level - also retains glazed tile cladding, probably of Victorian date. A photo of the building as it was perhaps 30 years ago is to be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finlandia_175/4740464253/ The name White Horse appears to have been associated with the site since the early 17th century: http://www.brentfordhistory.com/2013/12/20/the-weir/