Waterside Walks
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Memories of the Mayflower, Manufacturing and a Monarch -
Rotherhithe to Tower Bridge
Rotherhithe to Tower Bridge
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Starting in the old boat building village of Rotherhithe from where in 1620 the Mayflower began the voyage that would take the first pilgrims to begin a new life in America, this walk explores the Thames Path south of the river through Bermondsey to Tower Bridge. On the way discover the project on which the versatile 19th century engineer Brunel learnt his trade and an equally remarkable, 21st century engineering project designed to keep the Thames free from the vast amount of sewage produced by Londoners; the ruins of a riverside retreat built by Edward III; a philanthropic couple who despite personal tragedy transformed the lives of local people and a lost river that the factories of the 19th century turned red and which is named after the hangman's noose positioned at its mouth for the execution of pirates.
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Changing Cityscapes - The Story of Surrey Commercial Docks
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A walk through the area of London's Docklands once known as Surrey Commercial Docks. Discover the story and development of the vast array of docks that by the end gf the 19th century covered the Rotherhithe peninsula. see how in more recent developments the remnants of the docks, its buildings and infrastructure have been incorporated into a modern urban environment with acres of new wetland, woodland and parkland. Begins at Rotherhithe station and ends at Canada Water station
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A Bear, a Bard and a Basin - Paddington Basin to Little Venice
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Discover how railways and canals drove the industrial revolution and how the legacy of the once jam-packed waterways have been re-imagined to create contemporary spaces and locations for contemporary art and engineering. The walk sets off from the bustle of Paddington Station and ends in the tranquil oasis of Little Venice and includes the discovery of penicillin, a tribute to the father of modern computing and of course Paddington Bear.
This walk can be extended with a lunch break and a walk along the Regent's Canal to Camden Lock. |
City of London Riverside Walk
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Follow the River Thames as it flows alongside the City of London from Blackfriars to Tower Bridge.
As well as providing some stunning iconic views, this riverside walk encompasses many aspects of the City's history through a wide range of landmarks including wharves, churches, livery halls and bridges. Watch out for the points where the "lost" rivers of the Fleet and Walbrook join the Thames and find out about London's new Super Sewer. Don't forget to bring your camera! |
An Islington Watery Walk
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Spas for the taking of health-giving waters, The New River and The Regent's Canal have all played a key role in shaping this part of Islington. Find out about remarkable feats of engineering, see the original well at Sadler's Wells and ponder mysterious 19th century graffiti.
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