The Old Lock at Sunbury has been refurbished but it is one of manual type as the old wheel-controlled sluice mechanisms show
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Maggie’s blaze of glory
Whilst I’ve been busy exploring the wartime exploits of people in our area, I’ve omitted to mention a couple of important up-to-date events involving locals – including a stunning performance in this year’s Great River Race which was won by a crew from Weybridge Sailing Club.
Tanks for the memory
It never ceases to amaze me what you good people can dig up when it comes to the history of the Thames in Surrey and Middlesex.
We should have been asked!
“What’s going on down by the river at Weybridge,” asked my regular contact Doug the Ancient Angler, “and just why have they chopped all the beautiful trees down?”