The lock of love: padlocks on bridges, Valentine's Day
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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The romantic gesture of leaving padlocks on bridges has swept the world, putting the famous structures at risk, writes Elizabeth Day
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The lovelock bridges of Europe
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KC couples lock their love at this bridge on Valentine's Day
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Love locks on the bridge with heart shaped gold lock in the front. Photograph by B Photography
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Love locks on the bridge with heart shaped gold lock in the front. by B Photography
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London Valentine Day Love Lock Heart Shaped Padlock on Waterloo Bridge Stock Image - Image of padlock, graphic: 167964711
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Love Lock Bridge Paris, France - One Hundred Dollars a Month
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Secure your love with a lock on Houston's Love Lock Bridge
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Day Trips: Love Locks in Texas: Where to continue the love lock tradition for Valentine's Day - Columns - The Austin Chronicle
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Paris 'Love Lock' bridge: Valentine's Day couples expected to add more tokens of affection to the Pont des Arts, The Independent
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Brooklyn Bridge Love Locks – New York, New York - Atlas Obscura
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