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Teddington Locks

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The first lock was constructed in timber in 1810. This become delapidated and new locks were built by the Corporation of the City of London 1856-8. Footbridges were added in 1889 and the barge lock, was built in 1904–1905.

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Teddington Locks

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Teddington Lock - 1857

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Teddington Lock - 1858

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