The Hertford Union Canal from near Old Ford Road
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The Hertford Union Canal from near Old Ford Road
Image: © Marathon Taken: 28 May 2014
The Hertford Union Canal was opened in 1830 to connect the Regent's Canal with the Lee Navigation, and was originally known as Duckett's Canal after Sir George Duckett who financed its construction. It has three locks, all towards its eastern end. This view looks from near the bridge carrying Old Ford Road over the canal towards Grove Road bridge, with the Regent's Canal beyond that. The back gardens on the left belong to houses in Chisenhale Road.
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51.533561
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