Between 1906 and 1908, Beal traversed the Regent's Canal (itself completed in 1820) ... Gardens backing onto the offside of The Regent’s Canal at Victoria Park, north of Old Ford Lock.

LONDON – The Regent’s Canal towpath is a tough trail. It is narrow, crowded, bumpy with cobblestones in places, and bicyclists often end up in the canal. There are narrow passageways un… ...

A paddle from a lock on the Regent's Canal. This wooden paddle was crucial to the operation of locks, which were in turn crucial to the operation of canals, which were essential to transport ...