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    The history of the place name known as 'Little Venice'

    The history of the place name known as 'Little Venice'

    November 17, 2022April 11, 2023

    The ‘Little Venice’ facts that are ignored As most people will know, Little Venice is that well known area tucked away in W2 between Paddington…

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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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    Paddington & its transport systems – 3

    Paddington & its transport systems – 3

    February 1, 2010April 10, 2023

    Paddington & its transport systems – 3 The Great Western Railway This was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and it is interesting that his railway…

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    Paddington & its transport systems – 2

    Paddington & its transport systems – 2

    February 1, 2010April 10, 2023

    Paddington & its transport systems – 2 The canal – Brunel’s bridge: This was an early Brunel structure, predating the major works at Paddington Station…

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    Paddington and its transport systems – 1

    Paddington and its transport systems – 1

    February 1, 2010April 10, 2023

    Paddington and its transport systems – 1 The building of the Grand Junction Canal between Braunston and Brentford brought the canal network to the River…

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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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    Little Venice's lost aqueduct and the Westbourne River

    Little Venice's lost aqueduct and the Westbourne River

    January 17, 2010April 10, 2023

    The Kilburn Aqueduct and the Westbourne River There were just two aqueducts on the London canal system in it’s early days. Besides the substatial crossing…

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