Other towpath projects Hackney’s unique towpath projects Another type preferred by Hackney – ‘Canal Markers’ Canal Marker with detail giving us the scheme’s origins. Canal…
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Other towpath projects in London As previously explained, by 1977 the towpath had been improved right all the way across London as far as Hackney.…
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The Canal Way Plaques Plaques sited underneath bridge arches are in poor condition, often rusting, due to repeated cleansing in removing graffiti off the walls.…
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A project initiated by the Greater London Council By 1977 the towpath had been improved in the direction of Hackney. This made a grand total…
Continue ReadingLondon's Canal Towpaths and their improvements – Canalway
Canalway – the background People often ask what ‘Canalway’ stands for when referring to the annual Cavalcade boating festival in London’s Little Venice each May.…
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