City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Grand Union Canal
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2026
1. Grand Union Canal Marker
As well as transporting goods, in 1801 the opening of the Grand Union Canal allowed ideas and stories to flow from London along Britain's vast network of waterways.
Our canal still feeds imaginations today. An intriguing mix of historic and modern buildings makes this the perfect backdrop for a variety of box office hits: Bourne 5, Mission Impossible, A Hard Day's Night and Paddington 2 were all filmed here.
Erected by Canal & River Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 51° 31.259′ N, 0° 10.965′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from Warwick Crescent. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England W2 6NE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Venice (a few steps from this marker); Little Venice: a place to be (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Browning (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Lennox Berkeley (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Masefield (about 180 meters away); Margery Allingham
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More about this marker. The marker is located along the pedestrian walkway next to the canal. It is not visible from the street.
Also see . . .
1. Paddington Basin (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Paddington Basin is the name given to a long canal basin, and its surrounding area, in Paddington, London.(Submitted on May 4, 2026.)
The basin commences 500 m south of the junction known as Little Venice, of the Regent's Canal and the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal and runs for a similar length eastwest. It was opened in 1801, with Paddington being chosen as the site of the basin because of its position on the New Road which led to the east, providing for onward transport. In its heyday, the basin was a major transshipment facility, and a hive of activity.
2. Grand Union Canal (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 4, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2026
2. Grand Union Canal Marker - wide view, looking west along the canal
The marker is visible here mounted on the retaining wall on the left.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2026
3. Grand Union Canal Marker - wider view, looking south across the canal
The marker can (barely) be seen here, just a little to the right of the two canal boats in the center of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
