About this experience
Calm water, weeping willows, barges with flowers, and the cheekiest waterfowl — this is the London you've never seen before! Strolling along the Grand Union Canal and listening to intriguing stories, you will immerse yourself in the atypical atmosphere of the business capital. I will tell you how the canal originated, what its function was, and what events took place in this unique area of London.
What to Expect
The Grand Union Canal Through the Lens of History
You will learn how this district originated during the industrial revolution of the 18-19th centuries and how the canals eventually lost out to the railway, remaining only a pleasant place for recreation. I will show you the secret refuge of all London taxi drivers and many creations of King George IV's favorite architect — John Nash. Finally, you will walk to the secret plant nursery hidden in courtyards. Here, over a cup of coffee, you can relax, share your impressions, and ask me questions.
Sigmund Freud, Penicillin, and British Engineers
You will hear interesting facts related to the Grand Union Canal. About the history of penicillin's discovery and the birthplace of all royal children. Where and why Sigmund Freud spent the summer of 1935. About Paddington Bear and the British wonder-engineers of the industrial revolution era who almost ended up in the Russian Empire. Numerous strange and unique facts will surprise you and immerse you in the special microclimate of the area.
Organizational Details
- You can purchase drinks and lunch at the cafe at the end of the walk if desired.
- The walk is child-friendly.
