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Thames Barrier
Unity Way, London SE18 5NJ Driving directions
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Situated in Woolwich to the east of Greenwich, the Thames barrier was built between 1972 and 1982 in order to protect London from flooding - the city stands on a bed of clay which is gradually sinking by around 30cm every century.

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  • From £47
    Harlinger Lodge Annexe
    Suberb 9
    329 m - 5 Harlinger Street, London SE18 5SU
  • From £42
    Harlinger Lodge
    Fabulous 8.9
    351 m - 8 Harlinger Street, London SE18 5SY
  • From £69
    London City Modern Apartment, Woolwich
    Good 7.8
    871 m - Flat B, Elizabeth Court 8 Frances Street, London SE18 5EF

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