Rushey Lock
Telephone: 01367 870218
Postcode: SN7 8RF
The lock house was in the past a guest house, providing a peaceful retreat for famous names such as Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn. Today the attractive house and its garden - especially the giant topiary frog - attracts photographers from far and wide.
Rushey Lock was built in 1896, and before that it was one of the many flash weirs on the Thames. The lock is in its original condition with manually operated beams opening and closing the pound lock gates. The nearby weir is one of the best-preserved paddle and rymer types on the river. This type of weir dates back to the 13th century.
Lock keeper
Rushey Lock is a wonderful way of life for lock keeper Graham Margesson and his wife and their cat. Graham says, 'In all seasons, it is wonderful here. This way of life suits us perfectly. There are great sunsets, beautiful sunrises, mists over the water, wildlife at all times of the day and night. It was the perfect career move for us'. Val and Graham have brought up their four children during their time at Rushey and Shifford Locks.
An interesting fact
Rushey probably got its name from the rushes common here, which have been used over the years for making mats, chair seats and baskets.
Location and facilities
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