Teddington Lock in winter dusk, on 30th December 2008. Monty Python fans make pilgrimages from around the world to this site, to honour the location of the legendary Fish Slapping Dance:
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
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I wonder if anyone on the Python team did a safety audit before he dived into the water?
Posted by: Mick | Thursday, 12 January 2012 at 12:32 AM
Andrew, In my post about Teddington Plaques, I reported that there is an unofficial "Blue Plaque" recording the event located inside the locked hut by the Launch Lock which is in your picture. There is also a photo showing the sketch, signed by Michael Palin, inside the lock keeper's office.
(http://nbalbert.blogspot.com/2010/04/teddington-locks-plaques.html)
Posted by: Steve Parkin | Monday, 28 November 2011 at 11:23 PM