Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Canal Basin

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 23, 2026

1. The Canal Basin Marker

Inscription. The Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal opened in 1814 and transported grain, timber, coal and building materials until the 1960s. The canal basin is a great starting point for family walks and to see the bustle of life at the water's edge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 51° 48.918′ N, 0° 48.548′ W. Marker is in Aylesbury, England, in Buckinghamshire. It is on Exchange Street. The marker is in front of the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and about 50 meters from the canal basin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Exchange Street, Aylesbury, England HP20 1UR, 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:

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The Clock Tower (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old County Hall and Courthouse (about 240 meters away); John Hampden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aylesbury Lace (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cubitt Cars (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ronnie Barker (1929-2005) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Aylesbury Market (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Dead House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aylesbury.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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