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	Encyclopedia: Locks on the River Thames
		Whitchurch Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England.
		Mapledurham Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames in England.
		Teddington Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames in the town of Teddington in the western suburbs of London, England.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Locks-on-the-River-Thames (430 words)

	Marsh Lock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marsh Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
		Because the lock is unusually situated on the opposite side of the river to the towpath, a long wooden bridge carries the path out to the lock island below the weir, and then back again to the riverbank above the weir.
		The lock, weir and footbridge were designed by Humphrey Gainsborough, a local non-conformist minister, inventor and the brother of the artist Thomas Gainsborough.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marsh_Lock (143 words)

	Locks on the River Thames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Teddington Lock - the last lock before the river becomes tidal.
		Additionally, Blake's Lock is located on a reach of the River Kennet which is administered as part of the River Thames, and is often counted as a Thames Lock.
		All the locks on the Thames (including Blake's Lock) are manned and, except for Richmond Lock, are owned and operated by the Environment Agency.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Locks_on_the_River_Thames (137 words)

	River Thames and boaty things (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The original flash lock capstan used at the Hurley flash lock, prior to the first pound lock being built at this location in 1773, is the last surviving flash lock capstan in existence on the Thames and is situated next to the River in the grounds of Wittington House between Henley and Marlow.
		Pound locks were also in use in Italy in the fifteenth century using portcullis type gates but Leonardo da Vinci is credited with the invention of the pound lock using mitre gates with built-in vertical sluices as he prepared plans for such a lock (San Marco Lock) on the Naviglio Interno in Milan in 1495.
		Locks are closed for lunch between 13.00 and 14.00 every day except in the summer, when 'Summer Assistants' may be on duty in some of the busier locks.
	www.the-river-thames.co.uk /locks.htm (1792 words)

	Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta
		The "Lock to Lock Times" of August 29th 1896 records that the regatta "was greatly assisted by the co-operation of Shiplake Lock Islanders", just as it is today over one hundred years later.
		Shiplake residents became gradually more involved in the running of the event, so that, in the early 1900s, it became known as Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta.
		Conscious of the expanding popularity of Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta, a public meeting was held at Wargrave Hall on November 24th 1911, "for the purpose of considering the advisability of holding a local Regatta during the forthcoming summer" of 1912.
	www.wargrave.net /regatta/longstor.html (3163 words)

	Punting the River Thames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		As soon as the lock keeper spots the punt (and they keep a very good look out) one punts very slowly up to the lock, which may well be ready by then.
		Chertsey Lock [112] is followed by the seven arches of Chertsey Bridge [112.1] And then suddenly we are in suburbia with neat bungalows facing onto the river, each with its smart parking place for its smart little boat, and opposite a carpark with another smart little boat dock.
		At Molesey Lock [120.3] I met a launch full of fostered children and their guardians who chatted to me and invited me to lunch onboard and took some photos of me punting in the most difficult circumstances, on silt, coming out of the lock, facing a line of oncoming boats.
	www.eade47.freeserve.co.uk /thames1.htm (6565 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - St. Albans Observer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The genial actor, who was born in Gerrards Cross in 1914 and died of Parkinsons Disease at the age of 68, enjoyed his country house close to the Thames for a few years before selling it to Major Noel Chavasse, ADC to Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
		Lock End House was originally built in 1880 as part of the Lashbrook Estate.
		Lock End House is for sale through Ballards in Henley and Knight Frank in Beaconsfield Old Town.
	www.stalbansobserver.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=496312 (241 words)

	Shiplake Court - The best court products, sites and information on the web today! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Oxfordshire Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Oxfordshire The manor house, built in 1905 by Ernest George, standing on a hill overlooking the river Thames, with horses drinking in the foreground.
		Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Oxfordshire Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Oxfordshire The large manor house, built in 1905 by Ernest George, standing on a hill overlooking the river Thames, with horses and a donkey in the foreground.
		Shiplake Court was subsequently occupied by Plowden's Catholic...
	court.goodwebdir.com /index.php?k=shiplake-court (872 words)

	Walk 9 : Shiplake to Henley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		From Shiplake Lock the route follows the Thames, then up to the church beside Shiplake College, and through bluebell woods beside Crowsley Park (the grandiose site for the BBC's listening masts), to the church and pub in Rotherfield Greys.
		Shiplake was as close as the Vikings could get their ships to their main encampment in Reading - hence, possibly, the name 'Ship lack'.
		Shiplake College was built in the 1890s by a stockbroker; it was used by the BBC in World War II; and became a school in 1959.
	www.ac026.dial.pipex.com /WALK/book_1/walk_09.shtml (789 words)

	space : oxfordshire villages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The late 18th century owner of Shiplake Court, the manor house, gambled away all his money, and the house fell into such decay that it was pulled down in 1804.
		Shiplake Court was rebuilt in 1894 on its beautiful site overlooking the river.
		Shiplake has no great claims to a place in the history of the nation.
	www.spaceagency.co.uk /villages/v_detail.php?id=803 (752 words)

	bed breakfast henley on thames The Baskerville
		Teddington lock is controlled by the Environment Agency, and is operated by keepers 24 hours a day, throughout the year.
		Vessels using the small skiff lock are not subject to the above signals, and should proceed direct to the tail of this lock and await directions from the lock staff.
		The Launch lock is more suitable for smaller private craft, but is out of sight from the main channel to the right of the lock island on which the signals are placed.
	www.thebaskerville.com /bed-breakfast-henley-on-thames.html (526 words)

	MorganDiary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Although the weather had been poor on the drive to the boat, the skies had got much lighter as we packed the boat and seemed to be consistent with the forecast of better weather for the weekend.
		As the lockie had not yet arrived and the lock was set for us, we did the first half of the lock manually with the electronics kicking in to open the bottom gate.
		Although we came down the locks reasonably smoothly we were surprised to see five boats queuing to get up through lock 3 - it is a mystery to me why people leave a lock in a flight when they can see that there is a queue ahead.
	www.snecklifter.com /sneckliftersite_00001c.htm (3951 words)

	Wargrave Local History Society - July2002
		Peter began by explaining that the regatta aims to foster the traditions of traditional boating on the Thames - for the villages of Wargrave and Shiplake in equal measure - as a family event.
		It is not clear when the Wargrave and Shiplake event started - a trophy exists marked Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta 1853, but the first one reported in the Berkshire Chronicle was on 28th August 1867 - and that is taken as the starting date for present Regattas.
		Shiplake was cordially invited to join in 1921, with the event taking on the liabilities, cups and traditions of the old Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta..
	www.wargrave.net /history/july02.html (690 words)

	UK Canals - Journey reports: Wargrave Marsh to Tyle Mill
		A fl rubber slim line fender was eventually produced, but the gate appeared to be scraping the bottom of the lock and on closer inspection the gate did appear to be slowly falling apart.
		The lock was passed with no problem after that and Ed went on his way with a bottle in token of thanks.
		Above the lock there is a further stretch of permit only moorings and the bank has been environmentally restored with wooden posts and interlacing brushwood, but not backfilled.
	nuggler.blogs.com /voyages/2004/07/wargrave_marsh_.html (765 words)

	Thames Path Online Guide - leading independent guide to the Thames : Walking & Cycling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For a summer's afternoon stroll in tranquille riverside meadows, then the Shiplake to Henley stretch of the Thames Path is ideal, is the place to be.
		Shiplake is accessible by train from Reading and Henley with a limited but regular service.
		Leaving the station at Shiplake station we find ourselves in Lower Shiplake and to access the river we need to cross the tracks (if coming from Reading) and follow the tree lined road to the right of the railway line.
	www.thames-path.com /walk.php?walk_num=5 (665 words)

	Harnser goes to the National (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		At Pinkhill Lock we were presented with a small flag on the end of a length of threaded rod attached to a plastic spring clip, I’m sure I can find a use for these bits.
		A lot of the locks have notices telling you to leave them empty and another saying the locks is closed overnight due to low water levels.
		We found our mooring spot next to Draco, we had to slide inside the 2 boats moored on the outside of her which was no problem, but unfortunately Mike and Krystyna’s dog Roxie was in season and we had to cross he back of the boat with Magic and Rolo to take them for walks.
	www.harnser.info /trip%20007%20national.htm (3504 words)

	Shiplake Lock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Above the lock, Shiplake is passed; it stands away from the river on the top of a small hill; some nice houses, and the church, are all I have ever seen of it. The view from the church is fine; this church is celebrated as being the one in which our Poet Laureate was married.
		Shiplake is a pretty village, but it cannot be seen from the river, being upon the hill. Tennyson was married in Shiplake Church.
		There is a persistent tradition that, before Shiplake weir was heightened and the lock built, penning the water above its previous level and so forcing it backward, the outfall called Patrick Stream was one of three infalls or mouths of the curiously lonely Loddon.
	thames.me.uk /r19.htm (1535 words)

	CRUISING RIVER THAMES by boat
		At each lock we entered we were now enquiring constantly in our search for good fisherman's supply shop.
		Passing through Caversham lock the river widens considerably as it is here that the Kennet and Avon canal joins the Thames.
		Just below Shiplake lock we and moored next to a pasture Edgar took his place on the stern, cup of tea in one hand, fishing rod in the other.
	www.cruising.ca /england/docs/z-eng-8.html (571 words)

	1999 Main Voyage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Moored before the lock and swing bridge and had lunch at Caffe Uno (£24.10 for drinks, main course and desserts excluding service).
		Stopped above the lock for water (the water point has been moved from below the lock) and then moved forward on to the remaining bit of visitor mooring.
		Came down two of the locks with a boat that was moored at Napton this morning.
	easyweb.easynet.co.uk /jim.shead/Cruise1999julL.htm (4555 words)

	Latest News
		Shiplake Lock however were behind their maintenance schedule, but we were given an opportunity to go through on Thurday 18th March, so we steamed Consuta to Bushnells at Wargrave, ready for the repositional cruise down river planned for 20/21st March.
		The Winter work on Shiplake Lock was due to finish on 19th March, but caused us some concern because the works were overunning schedule.
		When we reached Hambledon lock we were told that Bosporos was ahead, and we would probably catch them up at Cookham lock because it was self operated.
	www.consuta.org.uk /Ely%20Return.html (448 words)

	Marsh Lock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Placed as it is in regard to the river channel, and with the wide flats of Shiplake meadows opposite, the hotel is exposed, and the very openness of its garden, an attraction which draws hundreds of summer visitors, makes it a butt for the racing winds of early spring.
		It was built by E Finch and Co 1970s: the line was reduced to a single track and the downstream side of the twin span was removed but the brick abutments and central cast-iron pier are still in place.
		Shiplake Lock now has a drop of 5'1”. The stream however is not strong (due to its weeds). My maximum speed punting down it in 2004 was 4.50mph. Weeds and trees were the problems.
	www.thames.me.uk /r18.htm (3244 words)

	Trip Report : Summer & Autumn 2003 part 1
		We stopped at a convenient spot at the foot of Clitheroe's lock for a barbecue, and I fixed netting over the bedroom side-hatch and the saloon window, so there's now a lot more ventilation for the cats during the day.
		We started at 07:50 and shared one of the Gauging Locks with Petronella (by Harris of Bumblehole, 1921) while another couple of boats were using the other.
		Above the lock we stopped to get a Thames licence, for which there was quite a queue.
	www.mike-stevens.co.uk /reports/cruise2003c/page01.htm (1204 words)

	Tour 2000 BCN + page 32
		There was some excitement here, there was a police car by the lock and two PC's were involved with serious discussions with a load of blokes in the road underpass.
		Linda and Peter missed the water point above Shiplake Lock, she said it was infested with narrowboats.
		Below the sheet pile Towney Lock is the remains of the old turf sided lock.
	www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk /Tour_00/BCNplus32.html (1067 words)

	getReading - Powered by Evening Post (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Since this picture was taken the lock was renewed in 1961 and the mill was demolished.
		In the late 1800s the Victorians rushed to the river in skiffs and punts and even lived on it on their ‘high days’ and holidays.
		Regattas were the result of their enthusiasm and the Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta, still going strong today, was one of the very popular events.
	www.getreading.co.uk /pickpast_id.asp?intid=3540 (168 words)

	White Glove Convivials
		On setting sail (oar) the boat was joined by a friendly spaniel who led the way, swimming backwards and forwards across the river, for 2 miles to the first lock at Cleeve where the lock keeper apprehended it.
		We had agreed to meet up at Mapledurham lock and after a look at the picturesque old mill and church, we sat on the grass chatting to walkers and their dogs in bright sunshine and watching the first of many herons fishing in the river.
		Ten miles to Hurley lock where the national trust provide a camping island complete with toilet block and bridge to the mainland.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /white-glove/htm/adventure.htm (2690 words)

	KeyLessPro - Enter your home without any key
		Your children are too young to use the door key and are very likely to lose it.
		The KeyLessPro Touchpad Electronic Lock Set will lock and unlock your door using a personalized 2-8 digits security code.
		The lock set uses 4 conventional AA batteries.
	www.keylesspro.com (544 words)

	West Country Group Forthcoming Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is a chance to paddle a side stream of the river Thames which bypasses Shiplake Lock.
		We will then paddle upstream through Shiplake Lock and on past the weirs to where the stream exits from the main river.
		There are no locks on this section but there may be a portage at a low bridge.
	www.canoecampingclub.co.uk /issue256/westc256.htm (489 words)

	The Canoe-Camping Club Magazine - Issue 244 - January 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		St. Patrick’s Stream is a pleasant backwater of the River Thames.
		It bypasses Shiplake lock which is just upstream of Wargrave.
		We launch in Wargrave, paddle upstream through Shiplake, then down the steam until it rejoins the Thames.
	www.canoecampingclub.co.uk /issue244/westc244.htm (196 words)

	Travel - Britain - Day Walks 2003 - Thames Path: Shiplake to Marlow
		The Thames Path diverts away from the river north of Shiplake.
		The station platform of a model railway appears in a garden to the side of the path at Bolney Court.
		Hambleden Mill seen behind the weir at Hambleden Lock.
	www.markhorrell.com /travel/britain/2003/ind_shiplake.html (256 words)

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