Regent's Canal, a walking tour of its industrial past & sustainable future

Meeting point outside Angels Underground Station

On this linear walk along the Regent's Canal from Angel Station, led by qualified Clerkenwell & Islington guide and conservation architect Minerva, you will:

• Discover how Victorian industrial wasteland became London's most desirable waterside living – and what this transformation cost some communities

• Learn why adaptive reuse of old buildings is the ultimate climate action – and which developers are getting sustainable regeneration right

• Compare two contrasting estate regenerations: Packington's success story vs Colville's cautionary tale of poor workmanship and displaced tenants

• Understand how the canal that once moved coal now moves gentrification – spotting genuine community benefit vs expensive window dressing

• Explore mixed-use developments and warehouse conversions that either honor or erase the area's working-class heritage

" This tour was an incredible experience! The walk, combined with Minerva's explanations, helped me rediscover the canal's rich history and evolution. The tour highlights some of the key buildings along the canal, but it's presented in a way that's engaging and accessible, even for those who aren't architecture enthusiasts. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore and learn more about this fascinating part of the city!"

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The walk lasts approximately 2 and a half hours along canal towpaths (with a 10 minute comfort break if the group requires it). Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as there is no shelter along the route. Bring a water bottle.

Start: Outside Angel Underground StationFinish: Near Bethnal Green

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Host or Publisher Minerva Romay (Londoners Walking)