The Padddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal (formerly the Grand Junction Canal) like all the Grand Union routes, was actually owned by the Regents…
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The Slough arm of the Grand Union Canal The 5 mile Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal was opened in 1882. It has been…
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The un-numbered pipeline bridge. The conveyor belt bridge on the site of an old bridge so clearly gets number 2. The first of the three…
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The Slough arm of the Grand Union Canal Industry on both sides near St Mary’s bridge. This is Langley Business Park. The offside is known…
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Salter’s Cut was a 500yd cut opened in 1804 (or 1805 as some sources claim) and served Salter & Co’s Brewery, but later also extended…
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This was a 500yd cut opened in 1804 (or 1805 as some sources claim) and served Salter & Co’s Brewery. The firm’s director, Stephen Salter,…
Continue ReadingGrand Union Paddington Arm Part 5 – Ladbroke Grove to Little Venice
The former Porta Bella dock, now another of those useless water features that people seem to like turning canals into. Whats all this talk of…
Continue ReadingGrand Union Paddington Arm Part 4 – Harlesden to Kensal Green
A slightly scruffy looking stretch of canal belies these electricity substations and their service bridges east of Acton Lane, Harlesden.This was the site of METESCo’s…
Continue ReadingGrand Union Paddington Arm Part 3 – Alperton to Acton Lane
The canal has a lengthy run past Horsenden Hill Golf Course as far as the WLCC at Alperton. Despite the location it is surprisingly ruralThe…
Continue ReadingGrand Union Paddington Arm Part 2 – Northolt to Horsenden Hill
Northolt boatyard, offering services, gas and diesel. Its operated by High Line Yachting of Iver. This is the last opportunity to fill up before London.…
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