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THAMES BARRIER SHUTS ON ANNIVERSARY

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© Licensed to London News Pictures. 1/02/2014. The Thames Barrier has closed to protect London, 31 years to the day since it first was shut for flood defence. The Barrier was first closed in response to high water levels on February 1st 1983. It has closed today in response to the current flow levels and high tide. Today's closure is the 142nd time it has closed for flood defence reasons. Credit : Rob Powell/LNP

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© Licensed to London News Pictures. 1/02/2014. The Thames Barrier has closed to protect London, 31 years to the day since it first was shut for flood defence. The Barrier was first closed in response to high water levels on February 1st 1983. It has closed today in response to the current flow levels and high tide. Today's closure is the 142nd time it has closed for flood defence reasons. Credit : Rob Powell/LNP