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Alfred Tennyson, DCL, FRS, English Poet Laureate, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Alfred Tennyson, DCL, FRS, English Poet Laureate, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

Sir Frederick Roberts, c1880. Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914), British Army officer. After a photograph by Lock & Whitfield. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Boulters Lock and the River Thames, c1910. Boulters Lock is a lock and weir on the River Thames in Maidenhead, Berkshire. A lock was first built here by the Thames Navigation Commission in 1772. [G

Lock on the Kennet, 1889. Artist: Thomas Collier
Lock on the Kennet, 1889. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Goring Lock, c1927, (1927). Artist: Reginald Belfield
Goring Lock, c1927, (1927). From From Landscape To Studio, by Reginald Belfield. [Methuen & Co. Ltd, London, 1927]

Whistler with the White Lock, 1879, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Whistler with the White Lock, 1879, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes
Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

30-ton treasury door, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

Penzance, c20th century. Artist: Ernest Procter
Penzance, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 110 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Oliver Cromwells Portable Steel Lock, c17th century, (1904)
Oliver Cromwells Portable Steel Lock. The portable lock that Cromwell allegedly used in his later years to increase his security. From The Connoisseur Vol. X [Otto Limited, London, 1904.]

US Locks and Dam on the Savannah River, 1943.The New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is a dam with an inactive lock at the site of New Savannah, Georgia on the Savannah River

Lock on the Panama Canal, 1931. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific was first planned by the French civil engineer and builder of the Suez Canal, Ferdinand de Lesseps

Jules Verne, French novelist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Jules Verne, French novelist, 1877. Verne is best known for his groundbreaking works of science fiction. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate

Design for hinged canal lockgates by Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Advertisement for the Women Metal Workers company in London, 1901. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Design for a chimneypiece, 1750s, (1929). Artist: Matthias Lock
Design for a chimneypiece, 1750s, (1929). Original drawing in in Matthias Locks technique from The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, (1754)

The spillway, Gatun Lock, Panama Canal, Panama, early 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
The spillway, Gatun Lock, Panama Canal, Panama, early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The SS Orbita, Panama Canal, early 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
The SS Orbita, Panama Canal, early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Wire being wound into springs for spring-locks, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

United States Men-Of-War passing through a lock, Panama Canal, Panama, 1926
United States Men-Of-War passing through a lock, Panama Canal, 1926. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer

A lock on the Panama Canal, Panama, 1926. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first planned by the French civil engineer and builder of the Suez Canal

Sonning Lock on the River Thames, Berkshire, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Sonning Lock on the River Thames, Berkshire, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Teddington Lock, Richmond, London, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Teddington Lock, Richmond, London, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Boat drawn over a sluice or lock on a canal, 1847. Artist: Giles
Boat drawn over a sluice or lock on a canal, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The Gates of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

The End of the Day-Gatun Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
The End of the Day-Gatun Lock, 1912. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Morton Stanley, African explorer, 1880. Stanley was sent by the New York Herald to look for Dr Livingstone, who had been lost for two years in central Africa

Boulters Lock, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Wookey Hole caves, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Barton aqueduct, Manchester ship canal, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Coltishall Lock, Norfolk, 1924-1926. Artist: John Harrap and Son
Coltishall Lock, Norfolk, 1924-1926. Coltishall is a village situated on the River Bure in the Norfolk Broads. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III

Where Tsar Peter worked as a shipwright, Zaandam, Netherlands, c1934. Russian czar Peter the Great stayed here in 1697. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin

The Peterborough Lift Lock, Ontario, Canada, c1920s. The Lift Lock is a boat lift on the Otonabee River. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series

Sir Charles Edward Pollock, British judge, 1881. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Charles Edward Pollock, Senior Baron of the Exchequer Division and judge, 1881. Portrait of Pollock (1823-1897) from Men of Mark

Archibald Campbell Tait, DD, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Archibald Campbell Tait (1811-1882), DD, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Sir Henry Cotton, Lord Justice of Appeal, 1881. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Henry Cotton, Lord Justice of Appeal, 1881. Portrait of Sir Henry Cotton (1821-1892), British knight and judge. From Men of Mark

The Right Hon William Henry Smith, MP, 1881
The Right Hon William William Henry Smith, MP, 1881. Portrait of the English newsagent and politician William William Henry Smith (1792-1865)

Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, knight, civil servant and financier, c 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, knight, civil servant and financier, c 1880. Portrait of Wilson (1831-1916) from Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate

Charles Darwin, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Charles Darwin, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Robert Lowe, MP, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Robert Lowe, MP, 1878. First elected to Parliament as the Liberal MP for Kidderminster in 1852, Lowe served as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Edward Armitage, professor and lecturer on painting to the Royal Academy, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Edward Armitage, professor and lecturer on painting to the Royal Academy, 1878. A historical painter, Armitage was influential in the movements for the restoration of fresco painting in England

Commander Verney Lovett Cameron, explorer, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Commander Verney Lovett Cameron, explorer, 1878. In 1872, Cameron was appointed commander of an expedition to Africa with the objective of locating David Livingstone

James Atlay, Bishop of Hereford, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
James Atlay, Bishop of Hereford, 1878. James Atlay became Bishop of Hereford in 1868, after having previously been vicar of Leeds

John Stainer, organist of St Pauls Cathedral, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
John Stainer, organist of St Pauls Cathedral, 1878. After having previously been organist at St Michaels College, Tenbury, and Oxford University

Andrew Clark, Senior Physician to the London Hospital, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Andrew Clark, Senior Physician to the London Hospital, 1878. Clark served as physician to the London Hospital from 1866 to 1886

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Locks have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, serving various purposes and captivating our imagination. From the picturesque Caen Hill Locks with narrow boats in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting illustrations of Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes, locks have always held a certain allure. The Thos. Brett Cleveland and O. Diebold Safe & Lock Company reminds us of the importance of security and protection that locks provide. In bustling HULL DOCKS, locks play a crucial role in regulating water levels and facilitating trade. In Stoke Bruerne's Canal village and Waterways Museum along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire, we can witness the rich history of canal systems and their intricate lock mechanisms. The Indian Smoothbore musket from Pattern 1858 symbolizes how even firearms relied on locking mechanisms for precision. Artistic depictions like A Man Loaded with Mischief or Matrimony highlight how locks have been used as metaphors throughout history to represent secrets or barriers that need unlocking. Trent Locks in the UK showcases how these structures connect different waterways seamlessly. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal demonstrate engineering marvels that allow ships to traverse vast distances through interconnected locks. Ullapool's breathtaking view from atop a hill reminds us that sometimes we need to climb higher to unlock new perspectives. Narrow boats navigating through Liverpool Leeds canal's five-lock ladder exemplify both skillful navigation and reliance on well-maintained lock systems. Similarly, Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal in Buckinghamshire showcases tranquil scenes where narrow boats patiently await passage through each lock. Whether it is about trade facilitation, security measures, historical significance or simply appreciating nature's beauty intertwined with human ingenuity - these diverse examples remind us why locks continue to captivate our attention worldwide.