Young men about to enter the tunnel that runs alongside the Thames Barrier as part of The Thames Path National Trail

The Thames Barrier was designed by Charles Draper and opened in 1984. It is operated by the Environment Agency and protects London from rising sea levels. It is expected to be in operation until 2070.

Greenwich, London, England

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Author: Credit to be used for all published images - "photography-Alexander M Howe"

©Alexander M Howe

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Low Tide by the Thames Barrier with a big blue sky and white clouds

Young men about to enter the tunnel that runs alongside the Thames Barrier as part of The Thames Path National Trail

Derelict Timbers standing on the Foreshore with The Thames Barrier out of focus in the Background

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