OT: I am rung by the tides
  Home FAQ Contact Sign in
uk.transport.london only
 
Advanced search
POPULAR GROUPS

more...

 Up
OT: I am rung by the tides         

Group: uk.transport.london · Group Profile
Author: John Rowland
Date: Jul 17, 2008 19:11

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCC&cp=sk8z04gzhgvd&style=o&lvl=2&tilt...

The thing which looks a bit like a petrol pump in the middle of the picture
is a frame containing a pair of old bells, one of which bears the legend "I
AM RUNG BY THE TIDES". Beneath the bells are poles attached to sluice gates.
Does the bell sting ring, and how does/did it work? Why was this done at
this rather obscure location?
20 Comments
diggit! del.icio.us! reddit!