Carol's ramblings

By Lucari

Boulters lock / weir

Decided this morning to go out - not raining, and we needed some fresh air.
Roof down on the convertible there and back, so lovely.
According to Wikipedia:
“Boulter's Lock is a lock and weir on the River Thames in England north-east of Maidenhead town centre, Berkshire. The present 1912-built lock replaces those at this point of the river to the immediate east dating from the late 16th century and that of 1772 built by the Thames Navigation Commission. The lock is on the western side of the north–south flowing reach between the A4094 Maidenhead to Cookham road and Ray Mill Island. The name is variably used for the immediate surrounding area.
The weir is some way upstream of the lock, at the northern end of Ray Mill Island. It is one of the most popular whitewater freestyle kayaking areas on the River Thames, as it has been modified to allow kayakers to use it without causing disruption to other river users.”
There is a blue plague on the bridge into the island indicating that Jonathan Dimbleby lived there on Ray Mill Lane.
Back home for lunch, then feet up watching the tennis final - good game.
Just had tea and now set up watching the football - come on England.
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