Traditional narrow boat approaches a lock on the Regents Canal in Hackney, Central London

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Traditional narrow boat approaches a lock on the Regents Canal in Hackney, Central London. Also known as the Grand Union Canal, part of Britain's Victorian canal network. Originally used to transport bulk materials before the advent of the railways canals are now primarily for leisure use, managed by British Waterways.

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Size: 4368px × 2912px
Location: Hackney, London UK
Photo credit: © Simon Turner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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