Lock Collection (page 7)

HMS Duncan Arriving in Cardiff for NATO Summit
Its a tight squeeze as Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is guided through a lock into Cardiff at the start of the NATO Summit

USA, Oregon, Tillamook. Close-up of old and rusted truck door handle

Rob Li

Keys Keeper
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Shepperton Lock, River Thames

Shepperton Lock, River Thames, Victorian period

A Lock, London docks, early 1900s

Waiting to go through a lock, London docks, early 1900s

River Thames, Teddington Lock

Tarbert Lock Fyne Victorian period

Waiting to go through a lock, London docks

Tetney Lock, near Cleethorpes on the Louth Canal, Lincolnshire - Pictorchrom postcard c. 1910 Date: circa 1910

River Thames Moulsey Lock Victorian period Date: 19th century

River Thames Moulsey Lock Date: 19th century

Aberdeen Harbour Diver Victorian period Date: 19th century

Repairing a canal, Victorian period

Runcorn The Canal Top Lock early 1900s

Stony Stratford The Canal Cosgrave Locks early 1900s

Market Drayton Tykley Locks early 1900s

Manchester Ship Canal Eastham Locks early 1900s

Chester Canal Locks early 1900s

The Canal, Thorne early 1900s

Teddington Lock, early 1900s

Teddington Lock River Thames early 1900s

A canal lock, Brighouse, early 1900s

Brighouse Canal Lock early 1900s

The River Thames, Maidenhead, early 1900s

Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, early 1900s

Maidstone Boulter's Lock early 1900s

River Thames at Mapledurham Lock, Berkshire - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Caledonian Canal, Scotland - The lock at Fort Augustus Date: circa 1910s

River Thames at Day's Lock, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Thames at Shepperton Lock, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

River Thames at Cookham Lock, Berkshire
River Thames at Cookham Lock and the Heights of Cliveden, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Thames at Teddington Lock, Middlesex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Thames at Benson Lock, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Thames at Sonning Lock, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Coltishall Lock on the River Bure, Norfolk Broads - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Chain
Wim Denijs

The River Thames above the Weir, Boulter's Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire. The weir is some way upstream of the lock, at the northern end of Ray Mill Island. Date: 1932

Cunard Line - emigrants tin trunk, stencilled G King
Cunard Line - emigrants tin trunk with Cunard/Jones Brothers, Wolverhampton on the lock, and the name G. King stencilled on the front. 24 x 14 x 14 inches. (1 of 2) Date: 20th century

Loveid kanal in Skien, Norway. The Steamship Victoria passing through the Canal lock. Date: circa 1890

Bell Weir Lock on the River Thames
Bell Weir Lock, River Thames, Runnymede On Thames, Egham, Surrey. Date: 1912

Hole batting to Truman in final test
Australian cricketer Hole batting to Fred Truman in the Final Test. England field L-R Hutton, Laker, Lock, Bailey, Bedser, Edrich and Evans Date: 1953

Advert, The Royal Bar-Lock typewriter, Her Majesty's Typewriter Makers Date: 1900

River Lea and Lock, Hertford Date: 1911

Grotesque caricature, The Lock-Out's a monster. Captioned, The Evil Genius Of Industrial Strife, with description, The "lock-out" is presented to us incarnate, as a monster

Advert cover, Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines
Advert cover, Wheeler & Wilson's gold medal lock stitch Sewing Machines, Queen Victoria Street, London, and Bold Street, Liverpool

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Locks have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, serving various purposes and captivating our imagination. From the picturesque Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting illustrations of Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes, locks have always held a certain allure. The Thos. Brett Cleveland and O. Diebold Safe & Lock Company reminds us of the importance of security and protection that locks provide. In bustling HULL DOCKS, locks play a crucial role in regulating water levels and facilitating trade. In Stoke Bruerne's Canal village and Waterways Museum along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire, we can witness the rich history of canal systems and their intricate lock mechanisms. The Indian Smoothbore musket from Pattern 1858 symbolizes how even firearms relied on locking mechanisms for precision. Artistic depictions like A Man Loaded with Mischief or Matrimony highlight how locks have been used as metaphors throughout history to represent secrets or barriers that need unlocking. Trent Locks in the UK showcases how these structures connect different waterways seamlessly. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal demonstrate engineering marvels that allow ships to traverse vast distances through interconnected locks. Ullapool's breathtaking view from atop a hill reminds us that sometimes we need to climb higher to unlock new perspectives. Narrow boats navigating through Liverpool Leeds canal's five-lock ladder exemplify both skillful navigation and reliance on well-maintained lock systems. Similarly, Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire showcases tranquil scenes where narrow boats patiently await passage through each lock. Whether it is about trade facilitation, security measures, historical significance or simply appreciating nature's beauty intertwined with human ingenuity - these diverse examples remind us why locks continue to captivate our attention worldwide.