This is London's most underrated landmark but tourists say 'I looked at it and left'
But a new ranking lists the capital’s most underrated tourist attractions, and it’s likely to leave tourists and locals a little confused. With fewer than 10,000 visitors each year, the Thames Barrier ...
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River Thames flood defence plans need 'clear evidence'
Plans for flood defences along the River Thames have raised environmental concerns among campaigners. A series of flood walls, embankments and temporary flood barriers have been proposed to reduce ...
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Thames Ditton residents taught how to prepare for floods
About 300 homes in Thames Ditton are in a high-risk flood zone. As climate change causes ... such as a permanent or temporary community barriers, we all have a role to play in making ourselves ...
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Flood prevention scheme decision 'disappointing'
The decision to drop a scheme to improve flood defences in the Thames Valley has been criticised by a local authority. The Environment Agency (EA) said the benefits of its Thames Valley flood ...
Scary London Underground map shows how much of TfL network could be underwater in 70 years
A map proposing what London's transport network could look like in 70 years has been revealed, with the future of some stations looking uncertain. The illustration shows the River Thames expanding to ...
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This is London's most underrated landmark but tourists say 'I looked at it and left'
For those not in the know, the Thames Barrier is a flood barrier that stops central London from flooding. With a decrease in footfall in recent years, it certainly seems it fits the brief of being ...
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This is London’s most underrated landmark but tourists say ‘I looked at it and left’
For those not in the know, the Thames Barrier is a flood barrier that stops central London from flooding. The Thames barrier didn’t seem to impress visitors (Picture: Shutterstock / Alexey ...