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	Teddington Lock - Home
		Teddington Lock is manned 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
		I have created this site to try and give some information to anyone who may end up at Teddington Lock on their travels.
		Although I am one of the lock-keepers at Teddington, this site is not affiliated to, nor is it endorsed by the Environment Agency.
	www.teddington-lock.co.uk (200 words)

	River Thames and boaty things
		The lock was repaired in 1867 and both the lock and house were rebuilt by the Thames Conservancy in 1905.
		The flash lock was rebuilt and enlarged in 1885 but the first pound lock, which was constructed using concrete, was not built until 1928 by the Thames Conservancy despite the fact that in 1817 it was considered that a pound lock was desirable and that it would be built as soon as funds became available.
		The Teddington Launch lock (the centre one of three current locks) was first built in timber by the Corporation of the City of London in 1811 but it had to be extensively repaired in 1825.
	www.the-river-thames.co.uk /locks2.htm (2931 words)

	Teddington Lock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Teddington Lock is a lock and weir situated on the River Thames in the town of Teddington in the western suburbs of London, England.
		It is the highest point on the river to which tides penetrate, and is the boundary point between the Port of London Authority, which is the navigation authority downstream, and the Environment Agency, which is the navigation authority upstream.
		This original timber lock was repaired in 1825 and substantailly rebuilt with foundation stones laid in 1856 and project completed in 1858.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Teddington_Lock (278 words)

	Teddington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Teddington is a place in Middlesex, England in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
		The town is notable for Teddington Lock, which is the longest lock on the River Thames and marks the upstream limit of tides.
		The actor Noel Coward was born in Teddington in 1899
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Teddington (347 words)

	tourist information on Teddington Lock Surrey : tourist information from TourUK
		Teddington Lock, on the western outskirts of London, is the end of the tidal reach of the Thames.
		An obelisk 265 yards below the Lock marks the boundary of the jurisdiction of the Port of London Authority and the Environment Agency.
		Before Teddington Lock was constructed in 1811 the river was tidal as far as Kingston.
	www.touruk.co.uk /london_bridges/teddingtonlock_bridge1.htm (193 words)

	Teddington lock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Teddington lock is controlled by the Environment Agency, and is operated by keepers 24 hours a day, throughout the year.
		Passage through the lock is not affected by the tides below it, since the sluices at Richmond lock maintain a depth between high and "half" tide.
		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.thames-tideway.org /tedlock.shtm (371 words)

	Thames Landscape Strategy \| The Arcadian River Thames between Hampton and Kew \| teddingtongateway
		Teddington Lock is the largest lock on the River Thames and is owned and managed by the Environment Agency.
		The lock cut was extended, boat slides were added and in 1904, the enormous barge lock was built to cope with the larger freight carriers.
		The enhancements to Teddington Lock will seek to address the fundamental issue that Teddington Lock, as the junction between the tidal and non-tidal river is often seen as a barrier to boat navigation.
	www.thames-landscape-strategy.org.uk /teddingtongateway (678 words)

	River Thames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Below Teddington, the principal tributaries include the rivers Brent, Wandle, Effra, Westbourne, Fleet, Ravensbourne (the final part of which is called Deptford Creek), Lea, Darent and Ingrebourne.
		Between the sea and Teddington Lock, the river forms part of the Port of London and navigation is administered by the Port of London Authority.
		From Teddington Lock to the head of navigation, the navigation authority is the Environment Agency.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Thames (2552 words)

	This Is Local London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Rod lives in the lock keeper's cottage by the river with his wife and two children, aged four and 20 months.
		Teddington has been his home since the age of seven and he wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
		"The lock gates provide pressure and while the boat is locked between the two gates the water goes in through the sluices and the boat comes out at the higher level.
	www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /display.var.485530.0.0.php (1459 words)

	Teddington: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The town is notable for Teddington Lock (Teddington Lock: teddington lock is a lock and weir situated on the river thames in the town of teddington...
		Teddington is also home to Bushy Park (Bushy Park: bushy park is the second-largest of the royal parks of london....
		Teddington railway station (Teddington railway station: teddington railway station is located in teddington in the london borough of richmond...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/teddington (1025 words)

	The Thames Path - Richmond - Hampton Court
		From Richmond you pass through Petersham Meadow, past Marble Hill House and Ham House, through quite rural settings to Teddington Lock and Weir, which is the point at which the Thames is no longer tidal.
		From Teddington you continue into the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, which has an attractive market place, then on along the edge of Hampton Court Park to the historic Hampton Court Palace.
		The river is still navigable by passing through the lock, which still has the attractive lock-keepers cottages.
	www.thames-path.org.uk /thames_richmond_hampton_court.html (1480 words)

	Pinewood Studios - Teddington
		Teddington has been a hub for production since the silent film era but it wasn’t until the late 1950’s that the studios began recording and broadcasting television programmes.
		The studios are located on the banks of the Teddington Lock, in close proximity to the high street.
		Teddington offers good public transport links, as well as direct access from the M3, M25 and the surrounding regions, so we are easily accessible from both London and Heathrow.
	www.pinewoodgroup.com /gen/Teddington_Studios.aspx (289 words)

	Visit Thames - about the thames (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Teddington is situated not far from Kingston and boasts, as well as beautiful parks and stretches of river, a long and chequered history stretching back to when it was first founded - as Todynton - hundreds of years ago.
		The pound lock was an early attempt to control the high tides, which in the 19th century were around 10 feet above the level in Roman times.
		It is in Teddington (at Teddington Lock to be precise) that the Thames ceases to be tidal.
	www.visitthames.co.uk /gteddington.html (379 words)

	Molesey Lock
		Until Romney Lock was built at Windsor in 1797, the lowest lock on the Thames was Boulter’s Lock at Maidenhead.
		The lock was rebuilt and enlarged in 1906, probably to cope with the increased coal barge traffic heading up to Hampton Water Works, and to accommodate larger boats built at Thornycrofts on Platt’s Eyot.
		At 268 feet/82 metres it is the second longest lock on the river – the longest being the barge lock at Teddington.
	marketingreinforcements.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /index_moleseylock.html (249 words)

	guest house royal regatta The Baskerville
		Teddington is situated not far from Kingston and boasts, as well as beautiful parks and stretches of river, a long and chequered history stretching back to when it was first founded - as Todynton - hundreds of years ago.
		Teddington is a name derived from the Anglo Saxons.
		The pound lock was an early attempt to control the high tides, which in the 19th century were around 10 feet above the level in Roman times.
	www.thebaskerville.com /guest-house-royal-regatta.html (546 words)

	Molesey Lock
		Until Romney Lock was built at Windsor in 1797, the lowest lock on the Thames was Boulter’s Lock at Maidenhead.
		The lock was rebuilt and enlarged in 1906, probably to cope with the increased coal barge traffic heading up to Hampton Water Works, and to accommodate larger boats built at Thornycrofts on Platt’s Eyot.
		At 268 feet/82 metres it is the second longest lock on the river – the longest being the barge lock at Teddington.
	www.marketingreinforcements.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /index_moleseylock.html (263 words)

	Teddington Grange Management Ltd - Web Links page 2
		Teddington Bowles Club was founded in 1910 and located at a green behind The Clarence Hotel in Park Road Teddington.
		Teddington CC is one of the "most successful clubs in the country" and have teams of every level and age group playing over 300 games throughout the summer.
		Teddington Swimming Club in located off the High Street and was founded in 1978 just after Teddington Pool was opened.
	www.teddingtongrange.co.uk /links2.shtml (419 words)

	The Wey and Basingstoke Canal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		We set off, just after three o'clock, through the lock, which had the gates at both ends open, as the river was level with the canal, out on to the tidal Thames, which is one of those rare stretches of water that you can navigate for free.
		At Thames Lock we met the hirers of a narrowboat from Guildford Boat House who were disappointed that their planned trip on the Thames had been prevented by the river conditions.
		Canal "rangers" are supposed to follow boats through locks to ensure water supplies are safeguarded but in practice we rarely saw a ranger and always very briefly, although one attended very promptly when we found a lock unexpectedly padlocked.
	easyweb.easynet.co.uk /jim.shead/The-Wey-and-Basingstoke-Canal.html (1086 words)

	Hampton Court Self Guided Walk - Ham House To Teddington
		Teddington Lock marks the end of the tidal flow of the River Thames.
		The lock is very busy and it won't be long before you see it being raised or lowered.
		The bridge spanning the river from the Teddington bank to the island is a suspension bridge, while the shorter structure crossing from the Ham bank has a girder design.
	www.londontoolkit.com /whattodo/hampton_court_walk_4.htm (569 words)

	Teddington to Kew (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Teddington lock is not the point of no return that many imagine it to be -- although the fleets of hire cruisers let on the upper Thames are generally prohibited from venturing below the lock for insurance reasons.
		Navigation to Richmond is perfectly possible at all states of the tide, with the help of the Richmond lock and its tide barrier.
		Between Teddington and Richmond, to maintain an adequate depth of water for navigation the river is kept above half-tide by the tide barrier at Richmond lock.
	www.thames-tideway.org /section1.shtm (259 words)

	Teddington Studios
		Teddington Studios are situated on the left hand side just past the Anglers Pub.
		(Teddington is better, the journey time is about 31 minutes and is the most direct).
		At Teddington on leaving the station you can either walk down the High Street (about 15 minutes, or cross the main road to the bus stop).
	www.clappers-tickets.co.uk /teddington.html (206 words)

	The studios
		Teddington Studios, still in use as an independent studio centre and the headquarters of Thames, had a long and varied history before it was acquired by Thames in July 1968.
		Teddington Studios, however, were rebuilt after the war and reopened by Danny Kaye in January 1948, but film making declined in the fifties and the site was sold to ABC in November 1958, and the building remodelled for television in 1959-60 with four television studios.
		Teddington survived the end of Thames as an independent production centre, the 1990 Broadcasting Act compelling BBC and ITV to buy in 25 per cent of their domestic output from independents.
	www.transdiffusion.org /tmc/thames/studios.htm (1084 words)

	\| Teddington Studios \| Travel Directions \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Teddington Studios are situated in Broom Road, which is just off Ferry Road, Teddington Lock, Teddington, Middlesex.
		Teddington Studios are situated on the left hand side just past the Anglers Pub.
		If travelling to Teddington station, a mini bus service is available for crew, staff and tenants at Teddington Studios.
	www.teddington.tv /travel_directions.htm (221 words)

	Teddington Lock: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		A canal lock or navigation lock is a device that lifts or lowers boats, barges or other vessels from one water level to another....
		A weir is a small overflow type dam commonly used to raise the level of a small river or stream....
		Teddington is a place in london, england in the london borough of richmond upon thames....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/te/teddington_lock.htm (423 words)

	A guide to Teddington, London - Local Information for Teddington in South West London - London Guide - Teddington ...
		Teddington is situated not far from Kingston and boasts, as well as some markedly lovely parks and stretches of river, a long and chequered history stretching back to when it was first founded - as Todynton - hundreds of years ago.
		It is in Teddington (at Teddington Lock to be precise) that the Thames ceases to be tidal and, as a result, this area has always had a degree of importance in and around London - making it a bustling little place.
		Teddington has a good number of restaurants and eateries for you to try if you're in the area.
	www.viewlondon.co.uk /home_feat_local_teddington.asp (648 words)

	Thames River Boats
		Richmond lock and footbridge is described as a half tide lock.
		While the curtains are in the lowered position, vessels are obliged to use the lock.
		The next major obstacle is Teddington Lock and although generally a faster lock to pass through Teddington is probably the busiest lock on the Thames and again in the summer months getting locked out can mean a wait of up to half an hour added to the journey time.
	www.wpsa.co.uk /locks.html (218 words)

	TBC Multimedia History Supplementary Notes: Teddington
		Teddington's population grew from 4,000 to 14,000 between the 1871 and 1901 Censuses.
		In this period, Teddington began to be better known than previously for a number of reasons.
		Teddington Lock and weir - the first lock encountered as you sail up the Thames - became well known to people sailing and rowing on the river at weekends.
	www.teddingtonbaptist.org.uk /tbchsted.htm (742 words)

	On Board Narrowboat Frilford
		In reality when I went though Teddington Lock over a month later it was in foul weather, rain and tricky wind, and no photographs were taken.
		By 1030 hrs I was at Grafton Lock, the lock where, on my way up, I’d talked to the man about The Plough moorings and God had smiled on my venture with a shaft of sunlight through the clouds.
		I got through the ice at King’s Lock and thus the lock at 1040 hrs and was at Godstow Lock by 1115 hrs.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~rayson/frilford4.html (3893 words)

	Teddington Studios Biography - Page 1
		With the demise of Master there was only a meagre output from Teddington for the rest of the 1920's.
		In October 1929 the Teddington studio was partly destroyed by fire and was to remain dormant until the advent of sound film.
		The quota act was to run for ten years, and this, together with the coming of sound, was to have a profound effect on the Teddington studio site and the rest of the British film industry.
	www.britmovie.co.uk /studios/teddington/biog00.html (1094 words)

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