2020

Grand Union Canal (set of 5 images)

The Grand Union is a 137 mile (220km), 166 lock, 2 tunnel canal running between Brentford in London and Birmingham. It is the longest canal in Britain, and has 11 main arms and junctions. It takes over a week to navigate.

The Leicester arm branches off at Norton Junction and runs 66 miles long through 59 locks (including 2 staircase locks at Foxton) and 2 tunnels to Leicester where it continues into the River Soar.

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All images in TQ0491, taken Tuesday, 3 November, 2020, by N Chadwick, near to Maple Cross, Hertfordshire, England

Geographical Context: Canals


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