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)

Down the Hertford Union locks

    

Above left: The balance beams at Top Lock are composite, including concrete. Above right: Parnell Road Bridge - just below top lock. Below left: The Bow Heritage trail confusingly calls it Homerton Footpath Bridge. Below right: The bridge's correct name

    

A pleasing view of the top lock

    

Above and below: Views of lock no.2, known as Middle Lock

    

Above left & right: the bottom gates of Middle lock and Wick Lane bridge

Adjacent to Wick Lane bridge is the Top of the Morning Pub

London Canals