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What Do Locks Symbolize?

The locks have become romantic tokens – universal symbols for the commitment, strength and constancy of a relationship. Yet this symbol of unity has proven ironically polarising. Many authorities view the custom negatively, and collections of love locks have been removed from bridges following safety concerns. What do keys and locks symbolize? Keys are symbols …

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Are Love Locks Legal?

Whether it is legal to hang love locks on public structures such as bridges in your town, depends on the local authority. Many towns tolerate love locks on bridges and other structures, but some towns remove the locks regularly. Are love locks vandalism? They are, by definition, vandalism. “Love locks” are a tourist trend, not …

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