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London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road King's Cross
London N1 9RT
United Kingdom

T: 020 7713 0836
W: London Canal Museum web page

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Weighbridge
London Canal Museum

Notice the cast-iron frame in the floor at the museum's entrance. This marks the site of the weighbridge that was used to measure the weight of loads brought in and out of the... more

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Guard Stones
London Canal Museum

The protective stones at the entrance of the building are called guard stones. They were designed to protect the building's brickwork from the wheels of carts coming in and out... more

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Bonnet
London Canal Museum

The bonnet was the key feature of a boatwoman's costume. The 19th century saw the end of the mob caps and straw hats as fashionable headgear, and the stiffened brim and frilled... more

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Ropework, Decorative
London Canal Museum

The large decorative ropework on the rudder of the Coronis was used to fender a boat from colliding with walls or other boats. Although this ropework initially served a... more

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Toll Office
London Canal Museum

This toll office is a simulation of the type of office in which a canal toll collector worked. Inside, you can see a traditional tall desk and clerk's stool, with a record book... more

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Canal Crochet
London Canal Museum

Canal Crochet was the most popular craft among boatwomen. This form of crochet is believed to have emerged during Victorian England, when decorating surfaces with lace became... more

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Islington Tunnel
London Canal Museum

Listen to the audio recording for a full history of Islington Tunnel. Islington Tunnel is one of three tunnels along Regent's Canal, the others being Maida Hill Tunnel and... more

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Battlebridge Basin
London Canal Museum

Battlebridge Basin is one of the largest basins along Regent's Canal. It was originally called 'Horsfall Basin,' (after its owner, William Horsfall) and was opened in about... more

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Bantam IV Tug
London Canal Museum

The London Canal Museum received this number IV of the Bantam class tug boat in 1994. This boat was completed in 1950 by E. C. Jones and Sons of Brentford, and was used for... more

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Antique Ice Cream Makers
London Canal Museum

Look at the forefront of the glass case with the Victorian ice cream makers. The 'White Mountain' Triple Motion Freezer advert lists the most popular ice cream maker of the... more

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