Lock Island

Lock Island is an island in the River Thames in England connected to Shepperton Lock, near Shepperton. There is a stretch of open ground where refreshments are served, making the island a popular place to visit or stop and rest. The Thames River Police have a station on the Island. The Weybridge Mariners' Boat Club is also situated there. The island is connected to Hamhaugh Island by a walkway across the weir.

For the island in Peel Sound in Nunavut, Canada, see Lock Island (Nunavut).

Lock Island across the weir from Hamhaugh Island

History

Lock Island was uninhabited until the late 19th century, when some people from London moved there due to the unhealthy environment of the city.[1] During the Blitz, a few families moved to the island and stayed there, with their descendants inhabiting the island to this day.[1]

Environment

Lock Island holds a large amount of undisturbed wilderness, and is hope to a population of European water voles.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Explore Surrey's islands of the River Thames". Surrey Life. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
Next island upstream River Thames Next island downstream
Pharaoh's Island Lock Island & Hamhaugh Island D'Oyly Carte Island


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