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    The Fleet River and its Canal

    The Fleet River and its Canal

    December 9, 2022April 11, 2023

    The Fleet River must be the one and only natural river which enabled boats to reach any part of the inner metropolis of London, long…

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    The Grand Union's Paddington Arm

    The Grand Union's Paddington Arm

    November 10, 2022April 11, 2023

    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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    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 5 – Ladbroke Grove to Little Venice

    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 5 – Ladbroke Grove to Little Venice

    February 1, 2010

    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…

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    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 4 – Harlesden to Kensal Green

    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 4 – Harlesden to Kensal Green

    February 1, 2010

    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…

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    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 3 – Alperton to Acton Lane

    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 3 – Alperton to Acton Lane

    February 1, 2010

    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…

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    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 2 – Northolt to Horsenden Hill

    Grand Union Paddington Arm Part 2 – Northolt to Horsenden Hill

    February 1, 2010

    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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    The Fleet River from St Pancras to Camden Town

    The Fleet River from St Pancras to Camden Town

    January 9, 2010April 10, 2023

    Having run past St Pancras church the Fleet heads towards Camden. Slight traces of the valley can be discerned here and there, mostly on an…

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    The Fleet from Kings Cross Bridge to St Pancras Church

    The Fleet from Kings Cross Bridge to St Pancras Church

    January 9, 2010

    Kings Cross Bridge – old street name sign on the side of the Scala entertainment centre. This sign can be seen from Kings Cross station…

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    The Fleet River from Baggnige Wells to Kings Cross Bridge

    The Fleet River from Baggnige Wells to Kings Cross Bridge

    January 9, 2010April 10, 2023

    In nearby Frederick Street, just off Kings Cross Road, is this small community gardens set in a depression. Its pretty obvious this was once the…

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    The Fleet River from Mount Pleasant to Baggnige Wells

    The Fleet River from Mount Pleasant to Baggnige Wells

    January 9, 2010

    At one time the Fleet river gently meandered between Mount Pleasant and Baggnige Wells. However by 1830 its course had been straightened out and that…

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