London Canal Museum
@canalmuseum.bsky.social
One of the most-visited waterways museums in the UK, located in central London. On two floors we tell the story of London's canals, their people, arts and crafts, boats, horses and engineering. We offer a programme of regular boat trips from the museum.
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It examines the rich history of the area: the people, the goods and raw materials, passenger transport and the evolution of associated industry and infrastructure.
Illuminating and well-illustrated with heritage material, it’s highly recommended!
Pickup your copy in our bookshop 📚
It examines the rich history of the area: the people, the goods and raw materials, passenger transport and the evolution of associated industry and infrastructure.
Illuminating and well-illustrated with heritage material, it’s highly recommended!
Pickup your copy in our bookshop 📚
February 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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It examines the rich history of the area: the people, the goods and raw materials, passenger transport and the evolution of associated industry and infrastructure.
Illuminating and well-illustrated with heritage material, it’s highly recommended!
Pickup your copy in our bookshop 📚
It examines the rich history of the area: the people, the goods and raw materials, passenger transport and the evolution of associated industry and infrastructure.
Illuminating and well-illustrated with heritage material, it’s highly recommended!
Pickup your copy in our bookshop 📚
...and the answe is... the image shows rubbish being loaded at Paddington Basin bound for Middlesex brickfields. Contractors continued to carry rubbish on this route until the 1940s.
January 21, 2026 at 11:09 AM
...and the answe is... the image shows rubbish being loaded at Paddington Basin bound for Middlesex brickfields. Contractors continued to carry rubbish on this route until the 1940s.
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...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
🥧 Most Fridays and Sundays - Mince pie cruises
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🥧 Most Fridays and Sundays - Mince pie cruises
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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