Lock Collection (page 2)

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, negotiating the five lock ladder at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mississippi in Panama C
One of many ships bearing this name, this is a pre-world-war- one warship, photographed as she passes through the recently completed Panama Canal

Cow Roast Lock, near Tring, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Staalmeestersbrug draw bridge over the Groenburgwal canal in Amsterdam, Holland

Boulters Lock
A lovely scene of boats passing through Boulters Lock, a beautifully wooded section of the River Thames, between Marlow and Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: circa 1950

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
Princess Briar Rose, aka Sleeping Beauty turns a key in the lock of a door, where she is about to meet the wicked old fairy, whose spindle will prick her finger sending her, and the royal household

View from the top of the five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, including a mill, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Old Windsor Lock CC72_01845
Old Windsor Lock, Old Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead, Berkshire. Looking towards the old lock on the River Thames with some weatherboarded outbuildings belonging to the lock-keeper to the right

The River Thames - Ankerwyke, Wraysbury, Bell Weir Lock. Close by is the The Ankerwycke Yew, an ancient yew tree close to the ruins of St Marys Priory

Borenshult Locks, Gota Canal, Motala, Sweden
Borenshult Locks (there are five in total), on the Gota Canal, Motala, Ostergotland, Sweden. Date: circa 1905

Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician
A Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute

Escape System for British Submarines, 1933
Illustration showing the air-lock system, built into British submarines of the 1930 s, that was designed to allow submariners to escape if their submarine failed

Molesey Lock, East Molesey, Surrey Date: circa 1910s

Cookham Lock, River Thames, Buckinghamshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Illustration of narrowboat entering, moving up, and leaving lock

Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF472288 Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Grand Union Canal Lock
The motor cruiser Jemima, in the lock at Stoke Bruerne, on the Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1960s

Lower lock under construction, looking South, Miraflores, Panama Canal

The river steamer " Cliveden" on the Thames at Abingdon

Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907
Photograph showing the crowd of boats queuing for Boulters Lock, Berkshire, on Ascot Sunday, 1907. The day this picture was taken 1300 boats passed through the lock

Double Locks Inn, Exeter, Devon, UK For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Kirkstall Lock on the River Aire, 1827 (engraving)
993099 Kirkstall Lock on the River Aire, 1827 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

A holiday on the Thames (engraving)
3642556 A holiday on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A holiday on the Thames)

Le Pont de Langlois a Arles, 1888 (w / c, gouache and chalk with pen & ink on paper)
CH380349 Le Pont de Langlois a Arles, 1888 (w/c, gouache and chalk with pen & ink on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 30.5x30.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling
3082142 She took then the little key, and opened the door, trembling, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

Views on the River Lea, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Views on the River Lea, c1876. Ferry House, Tottenham Church, weir, cottage and Tottenham Lock on the River Lea, East London

Sir William Withey Gull, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir William Withey Gull, 1878. Gull became physician and lecturer to Guys Hospital in 1856. He resigned due to increased practice in 1867, but remained a consulting physician to the hospital

At the Second Locks on the Lagan, Belfast - a view of a barge (the VIOLET) in the lock with people on board and to the side, on the Lagan. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Cover Of Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine From The Early 20th Century

Waterworks
May 1909: A lock in the waterworks at Hampton Wick. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Narrowboat moving through canal staircase lock, Bunbury Locks, Shropshire Union Canal, Bunbury, Cheshire, England, january

Two Gents in Bowler Hats
Two fine gentlemen in bowler hats

Opening a lock at Brentford, 1930
A smiling woman opens a lock on a canal at Brentford, Middlesex in 1930

Ancient door in the souks, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Locks on the Caledonian Canal, Fort Augustus, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Roadside bicycle shop, Shanghai, China, Asia

Close-up of locked door, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Lock on the River Thames
A lock on the Thames is opened by a man and small child to let through an approaching barge pulled by a horse on the river bank

Sunbury Lock, River Thames

Manouevring a concrete caisson JLP01_01_064_42
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A view of the cooling water intake caisson for Coryton Oil Refinery leaving the lock at Tilbury Docks

Locks hang at Gorky park in Minsk, Belarus March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

1968 International Gold Cup. Oulton Park, England. 17th August 1968. Jackie Stewart, Matra MS10 Ford, 1st position. Ref: 68GC01. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1971 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 15-17th July 1971. Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari 312B2, catches a slide. Ref: 71GB09. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1981 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 28 - 31 May 1981. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 126CK) 1st position. World Copyright: Bill Murenbeeld/LAT Photographic. Ref: 81MON80

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004 Ford, at the exit of Casino Square. Ref: 72MON69. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1968 International Gold Cup. Oulton Park, England. 17th August 1968. Jackie Stewart, Matra MS10 Ford, 1st position. Ref: 68GC01. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1972 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 11-14th May 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 004 Ford, at the exit of Casino Square. Ref: 72MON69. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

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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.