The Hertford Union Canal

Also known as Ducketts Canal as the main text will explain. The Hertford Union is the shortest canal in the capital, and the only one that has all its locks grouped together. It forms part of the mini London canal ring, which constitutes of a trip down to Limehouse on the Regents, then up the Lee Navigation and back up via the Hertford Union (or vice versa)

Three Colts bridge to the Top Lock

    

Above left: Looking north east towards Three Colts bridge. Above right: View of the Hertford Union Canal east of Three Colts Bridge.     

Three Colts Bridge - boot in bridge-hole, and modern bridge nameplate typically used in the London area

 

    

Above left: From Three Colts looking towards the top lock. Above right: Lock No.1 (Top Lock)

London Canals