The terrible floods of 1953 awoke London and Lononers to the dangers they faced from the Thames. "The Thames Barrier" is an account of the history, planning and construction of the barrier. The authors record the problems and hazards and the strategems used to overcome them.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002223897
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Seller Inventory # 9977645
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001932119
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Seller: mcgbooks, Worthing, United Kingdom
The history, planning and construction of the Thames barrier from the 1950s to the early 1980s. The floods of 1953 made the planners realise how vulnerable London was. Illustrated. 182pp inc index + 32pp coloured adverts of the firms involved in the Thames barrier construction and safety. Hardback. 24cm x 16cm. VG to Fine in VG pictorial d/w. Seller Inventory # 2371
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Seller: Book Orphanage, McCrae, VIC, Australia
hardcover, 6½" x 9½", with dust jacket 182 pages This is a colourful account of the history, planning and construction of the Thames Barrier; from the early 1950s, when the disasterous floods of 1953 suddenly awoke London and Londers to the terrible dangers they faced from the Thames, to the early 1980s with the barrier at last built and functional; in between were 20 years of debate and investigation and 10 years during which construction began. Many of the difficulties met and overcome are detailed. Many black-and-white photographs, suppliers advts at rear. Front endpaper removed. Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, & barcode. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 36074
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Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.2. Seller Inventory # 0727701827-2-3
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Seller: Anytime Books, London, United Kingdom
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The standard account of this fascinating engineering project. pp181, ads. DW in archival sleeve. Seller Inventory # 012069
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Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. b/w Illustration (illustrator). First Edition. Inscribed and signed by author Ray Homer, 8vo, 182pp. A book about the Thames river flood control barrier. Size: 8vo. Signed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 0749674
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hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0727701827-4
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