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When the lock was rebuilt in 1924 it was opened by Lord Desborough, then Chairman of the Thames Conservancy. This is commemorated by a small stone block bridge and landing stage which carries a large bronze bull’s head and coat of arms; it’s the ‘starting ring’ presented to the Oxford University Boat Club.
Iffley marks the starting point of organised rowing races - there are around 10 regattas every year - in Oxford.
visitthames.co.uk/about-the-river/river-thames-locks/iffley-lock
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