About this Event
This 2hr circular walk begins on City Road, mid-way between Angel and Old Street tube stations. The exact meeting point will be clearly described on your ticket – for more info, see the FAQs below
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Today the tow path is open available to all of us, lined with colourful houseboats, waterside apartments and offices, well-used by walkers, cyclists and joggers. We use it to experience a bit of calm and quiet away from the bustle of the shops and the noisy roads. But it wasn't always so lovely.
This 200-year-old waterway from Paddington to Limehouse has a rich history. The canal was constructed to link the north of England to London's docklands on the River Thames providing a low-impact distribution network for heavy and delicate goods. Many of the businesses that lined the water's edge were dirty, noisy, dangerous hives of industry and manufacture.
The canal follows the boundary between Islington (old Finsbury) and Hackney (old Shoreditch) and along the way you'll hear about the various products that were manufactured, stored and distributed from here. Find out why the tow paths became no-go zones and how the old warehouses fell into disuse. Learn how the area was later regenerated and transformed into the environment that we see and enjoy today.
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Customer feedback: "Thank you for a most informative and interesting walk... which you delivered with great enthusiasm! We hope that we can repeat the experience with another of your walks in the future." / "A fascinating walk with the ever knowledgeable and entertaining – Loved the locks, chimneys, bridges, ducks along with the stories of the canal side dwellers past and present" / "I love how you point out all the little quirks and make it so much more interesting than other academic-style guides. And you make it fun too. Thanks" / "...so engaging, thanks to your delivery style and obvious thirst for knowledge" / More feedback here
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My guiding style is inclusive, open and friendly. I design and research every tour myself – in fact, the research never ends. The walks and talks I offer are all on subjects that intrigue me and each one highlights a different facet of my personality. I am particularly interested in the architecture of our ever-changing streets and the little details on and above them. For more information, please visit www.janeslondonwalks.com
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FAQs
Where does this walk start and what if I am running late?
- Important – please do not rely on QR codes, postcodes and maps sent via other apps as these often give incorrect information. The specific meeting point will be clearly described in words within the Order Confirmation email sent to you immediately after purchase.
– Scroll down to see the Additional Information section near the bottom of the email where you will also find details of how to play catch-up should you be running late on the day.
– As a back-up, the same information will be sent to you within a reminder email 24hrs before the event.
What is the minimum age to attend this event?
- There is no minimum age
- No charge for children aged 5 or younger.
- All children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult – one child per paying adult.
Can I just show up and pay on arrival?
- No – this is a ticketed event with a maximum group size – places must be booked in advance.
Do I have to bring a copy of my ticket to the event?
- No – you will simply be asked your name
Can I get a refund / is my ticket transferrable?
- As you can appreciate, refunds and reallocations do not apply to people who simply do not show up on the day!
- You can organise your own refund through Eventbrite's ticketing system up to 48 hours before the walk starts. However, please note that the booking fee (absorbed within the ticket price) is not refundable.
- Alternatively, I can hold your purchase for transfer to another Jane's London Walk within the next three months – please notify me in writing via email/text at least 48 hours before this walk is due to start.
What if it's raining?
- Walking tours will go ahead, rain or shine.
- However, if severely adverse conditions are forecast, or other unforeseen complications cause the event to be cancelled, you will receive notification and a full refund.
Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?
- Not really. Sorry. As you can appreciate, some of this route is along narrow canal towpaths. There are also a couple of flights of steps along the way, plus some bumpy access slopes up/down to the canal – these might be a problem if you do not have a helper. Alternatively, I would be happy to put together a revised route for you – minimum charges apply – please enquire for more info.
How can I contact the organiser?
- Email: [email protected]
- Mobile: +44(0)7941 475003
- Instagram/Facebook: janeslondonwalks
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Islington, City Road, London, United Kingdom
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