THE THAMES BARRIER,

Stuart Gilbert and Ray Horner

ISBN 10: 0727701827 / ISBN 13: 9780727701824

Published by Thomas Telford Ltd, publishers, London, 1984

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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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE THAMES BARRIER,
• Publisher: Thomas Telford Ltd, publishers, London
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0727701827
• ISBN 13: 9780727701824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

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.