Thames barrier tests
Discussion
Anyone watched the barrier in operation?
I fancy seeing it when I plan my next London trip. Seems they test the barrier once a month where they lift the barrier to full height according to this website
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrier
Is it worth watching, and any good places to watch the test?
I fancy seeing it when I plan my next London trip. Seems they test the barrier once a month where they lift the barrier to full height according to this website
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrier
Is it worth watching, and any good places to watch the test?
It's probably not worth it unless you're in the area and especially keen - viewing spots are reasonably far away - especially due to the angle needed to see it.
Will look something like this:
When they switch the barriers to over height, quite often the gulls know there's lots of fish around and will flock:
Will look something like this:
When they switch the barriers to over height, quite often the gulls know there's lots of fish around and will flock:
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