On a visit to Shoreditch (London) early this summer, I came across this chain fence containing several different sizes, types, and colours of locks and colourful knitted hearts attached to the fence. In many cities across the globe, locks are placed on structures to symbolise love and commitment. I've read somewhere that this started in France. Many of the locks on the chain fence mention love, and some include drawings of hearts.
A knitted yellow heart and a gold lock with French text.
The chain fence and a close-up of a silver lock that looks like a face.
"I adore u"
Several locks and knitted hearts attached to the fence.
I'm not sure who James and Joce are, but they have a lock dedicated to them.
Have you seen locks attached to fences in public? Let me know where you have seen them.
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