The Grand Surrey Canal

Many 'wharves' still exist these days, clearly showing the excellent relationship between canal and commercial operators

Wharves along the Surrey Canal

Despite the closure of the canal, there are many places along the route that still retain their canal related names. The Grand Surrey canal's main trade was in timber and most of its wharves dealt in timber. Virtually none of the wharves trade in timber now, having gone over to other things, usually in the way of car scrapyards and motor repairs.

Victoria Wharf, Deptford

Victoria Wharf, Deptford

The name in the brick wall - just off Evelyn Road, Deptford

Parkers Timber Wharf

Bridge Wharf - this and Victoria/Parkers stood on opposite sides of the canal

Ocean Wharf on Canal Approach

Canada Wharf in New Cross

British Wharf which is just off the Surrey Canal Road

Crown Wharf, near Ilderton Road

Not really an original wharf, but the name is there. Surrey Wharf at the Old Kent Road. The canal passed along in front of here

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