I was walking down a side street in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, when I saw this gate. The lock looked sturdy, old, and strong. Not only was there a lock but also a chain. I wondered how old it was or if it even worked anymore. Maybe a large, ornate metal key would open it.
I realized that seeing this lock also had a strong impact on my imagination!
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Meg Travels 
Seems a bit overkill for a fence like that. Interesting find though.
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I thought it was interesting to see that lock on a picket fence too!
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The picture would make a good prompt for storytelling. ;)
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I like that idea – it could create a lot of imaginative possibilities!
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I love things like that. One the one hand I have to laugh because anyone can jump the fence, lock or no lock, but on the other I love the look of the whole thing. I find that old architecture and antiques with unusual components are amazing keys to creative thinking.
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That’s how I saw it too – it probably didn’t need a lock but it was an intriguing sight all the same!
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Intriguing and as beautiful as the fence. Reminds me of some of our gated retirement communities; serious technology used to lock the gates yet a determined person could easily climb over the boundary fences.
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I thought that the sturdy lock and the delicate fence were a really good contrast!
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Definitely.
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I liked your example too!
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That looks like a good, solid lock :-)
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I liked the way it looked too – it was unique!
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Good eye on this one Meg – well done!
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Thank you Tina! I was really impressed by that lock… :)
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Definitely not an invitation to enter, Meg :)
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That’s true – it’s still quite an interesting lock!
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Interesting photo, Meg! It certainly says “keep out!”
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Thanks Shirley! It’s a rather stern looking lock… :)
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Lock, we call it padlock. Fence needs urgent maintenance and painting. Great finding.
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Thank you – I thought that the fence looked like it might need some repairs too!
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