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.

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Title

The Thames Barrier.

Publisher

London ; Thomas Telford Ltd. 1st ed

Publication Date

1984

Language

English

ISBN 10

0727701827

ISBN 13

9780727701824

Binding

Hardcover

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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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