The Thames Barrier is half a mile further towards the sea.

The Thames Barrier was officially opened on 8 May 1984.

It costs £16,000 (2008) to close the Thames Barrier on each occasion.

The Thames Barrier is around halfway through its designed lifespan.

It is situated on the A206 south of the Thames Barrier.

That report helped consolidate support for construction of the Thames Barrier.

Further on, be sure not to miss a fascinating example of marine archaeology, the Thames Barrier.

The Thames Barrier is an example of such a structure.

In the early 1980s, the Thames Barrier was opened to control flooding.

It reached the Thames Barrier at approximately 5:00 pm.