Lock Island

 ( Islands Of The River Thames ) 

Lock Island is an island in the River Thames in England connected to Shepperton Lock, near Shepperton. Facing the attached by lock-gate bridge mainland is a hedge-lined lawn hosting a café, below and above zones of free short-stay moorings. The Thames River Police have a station on the island. Shepperton Canoe Club and Weybridge Mariners' Boat Club face part of the Weybridge side. The island is connected to Hamhaugh Island by a walkway across the main weir, in turn having a closed-access weir to Hamm Court, Addlestone.

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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. During the Blitz, a few families moved to the island and stayed there, with their descendants living in the few homes (all in the east of the island) such as Lock House.

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Environment

The west of the island is undisturbed wilderness, and is home to a population of European water voles.

A little of the island has been a boat store, given permission in 1982.Borough of Spelthorne. Register of Planning Permissions Granted. Ref: PLAN E/MIS/82/17

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See also

• Islands in the River Thames

Categories: Islands Of The River Thames, Borough Of Spelthorne

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