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Romney Lock BB026184
Romney Lock, Romney Lock Road, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire. Romney Lock on the River Thames seen from the north, looking upsteam, with another photographer at work in the shot.
The white house in the background is named as Summer House on the town plan of 1870. It has since been rebuilt and the property is now known as Conservancy House. The building seen to the left, behind the fence, is the pump house of the Castle Water Works. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 26396652
Filename: bb026184.jpg
Size: 6936 x 5012 (9.5MB)
Date: 29th September 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
1880s Lock Reflections River Transport Victorian Waterscape Water Management
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This print captures the serene beauty of Romney Lock, located in Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire. The image showcases the lock on the River Thames from a northern perspective, with the camera lens capturing another photographer engrossed in their work. In the background stands a charming white house known as Summer House on an 1870 town plan, which has since been rebuilt and renamed Conservancy House. To the left of this picturesque scene is the pump house of Castle Water Works, partially obscured by a fence. The photograph transports us back to Victorian times, evoking a sense of nostalgia for an era defined by its intricate water management systems and transport infrastructure. The reflections dancing upon the tranquil waters add depth and atmosphere to this timeless composition. Preserved within Historic England's archive collection, this remarkable snapshot offers glimpses into life during the 1880s. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's enduring allure. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing riverscape frozen in time, we are reminded of our shared history and how it continues to shape our present-day experiences along these historic waterways.
