The Towpath Tales project is a community-led initiative aiming to uncover the untold stories of the Grand Union Canal in North Kensington and Westminster. The project engaged local residents, school children and community groups. We worked with partners; London Sports Trust, Westbourne and Church Street Community Champions, Queen’s Park and Church Street English speaking groups and Grand Junction Centre. The project uncovered some fascinating stories, including those of the navvies who built the canal in the 1800s, the barge people who lived and worked on them, and the working-class communities who migrated to London.

Please visit the dedicated Towpath Tales website here for more info.