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To be honest, that is very much standard. I have done BA transfers LHR/LGW, and LHR/LCY, AA transfers JFK/LGA, AF transfers CDG/ORY, I can't remember a single instance when rechecking was not at the departure airport. In fact, if you could leave the luggage at the arrival airport they might as well just through check the bags!