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Regent's Canal walking tour
Open CitySomerset House, Strand
Sun 27 Sept · 10:30
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Discover the unique history and architecture of London’s Regent’s Canal Photo: by Lettie Mckie Join Open City for a walking tour exploring the rich history and compelling architecture of London’s Regent’s Canal The story of London's Regent's Canal (1812) provides a fascinating insight into Georgian industrial infrastructure in early 19th century London. From an early speculative entrepreneurial scheme it became a bustling commercial waterway in the Victorian era, before falling victim to wider post-war industrial decline in the 20th century. Now transformed by developer-led regeneration into a
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