#Paddington Basin

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Recent circumstances has had me thinking about moving back to London....

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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in May 2024

01/05 On behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace. 🎖️

As President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, attended The Princess Royal Training Awards Alumni Skills Summit at Guildhall. 🏆

With Sir Tim As Patron of the Whitley Fund for Nature, attended the Annual Whitley Awards Ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society. 🦋

02/05 With Sir Tim Named a Great Western Railway Intercity Express Train ‘HRH The Princess Royal’ at Paddington Railway Station. 🚉

Unofficial With Sir Tim Attended day two of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. 🐎

03/05 With Sir Tim Departed the UK from Stansted Airport for Canada and arrived at Vancouver International Airport

HRH, as Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy (Pacific Fleet), with Sir Tim, carried out engagements in Vancouver;

Attended the Commissioning Ceremony for HMCS MAX BERNAYS at North Vancouver Burrard Drydock, before attending a Reception onboard. ⛴️ 🇨🇦

Attended a Dinner onboard HMCS MAX BERNAYS at sea. 🍽️

04/05 HRH, as Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy (Pacific Fleet), with Sir Tim, carried out engagements in Victoria;

Toured HMCS Max Bernays at sea. 🌊

Visited Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre at the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. 👪🪖

As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, visited God’s Acre Cemetery and laid a wreath at the Memorial. 🌹

Visited the Maritime Museum of British Columbia Archive. 📜⚓️

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Fed Urban Agriculture Society Urban Farm, 395 Harbour Road. 🌾

Attended a Reception given by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Janet Austin) at Government House. 🥂

Attended a Dinner given by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia at Government House. 🍽️

05/05 HRH, as Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Navy (Pacific Fleet), with Sir Tim, carried out engagements in Victoria;

Visited Government House Gardens. 🪴⛲️

Attended the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Parade at the Parliament Building and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph before taking the salute at the march past of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, Serving Personnel and Cadets. 🫡

Attended a Royal Victoria Yacht Club Youth Dinghy Regatta. 🛥️

As Patron of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association, visited Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association. 🐎

Departed Vancouver International Airport for the United Kingdom. 🇨🇦✈️🇬🇧

06/05 Arrived at Heathrow Airport from Canada 🇨🇦✈️🇬🇧

08/05 Hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace alongside The King and Queen, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. 🍃☀️🪴

As Patron of the Woolf Institute, attended a Reception, followed by a Dinner, to launch the Randeree End of Life Programme. 🥂🍽️

09/05 As Patron of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, visited the Headquarters at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth. ⚓️

As Patron of the Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, attended the Annual Presentation and Reception at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. 🏛️

As Patron of the Association of Wrens, opened the new Headquarters Building at Lanyard House, HM Naval Base. 🫡

With Sir Tim As Patron of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, visited the HMS Victory Conservation Project at HM Naval Base ⚓️

With Sir Tim As Patron of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, attended the HMS Victory Conservation Project Dinner onboard HMS Victory at HM Naval Base. ⚓️🍽️

10/05 As Patron of Catch22, visited Greater Manchester Victims’ Services at Greater Manchester Police Headquarters. 👮

Visited the East Manchester Community Boat Project at Portland Basin Museum Marina in Ashton-Under-Lyne to mark its 30th Anniversary. 🛥️🎂

11/05 unofficial With Sir Tim Went to Badminton Horse Trials to cheer on Zara Tindall in her Cross Country stage of the three day event. 🏇🏼

13/05 Visited Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool to mark its 90th Anniversary. 🏊‍♀️🍾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps and Marine Society and Sea Cadets, opened Stonehaven and District New Headquarters. ⚓️🫡 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

14/05 With Sir Tim As Patron of the United Kingdom Sailing Academy held a Founders’ Club Luncheon at St James’s Palace. ⛵️

As Chancellor of the University of London, attended the King’s Centre for Military Health Research Conference. 👩‍⚕️

With Sir Tim As Patron of the Wellington Trust, attended a Dinner onboard HMS WELLINGTON (mto mark the Ship’s Ninetieth Anniversary. ⚓️🥂

15/05 As Court Member of the Fishmongers’ Company, visited Glenarm Organic Salmon Fish Farm, off Glenarm Harbour in Ballymena. 🍣🚤

As Court Member of the Fishmongers’ Company, attended a Luncheon at Glenarm Castle. 🐟🍽️🏰

16/05 As Royal Patron of the National Coastwatch Institution, visited Bembridge Station, followed by a Reception at Brading Haven Yacht Club in Ryde, Isle of Wight. 🔍🌊

As President, Royal Yachting Association, opened the Sea View Yacht Club's Training Centre in Seaview, Isle of Wight. 🛥️

17/05 With Sir Tim Hosted the annual Not Forgotten Association garden party at Buckingham Palace. 🫖🍰☀️

20/05 unofficial Departed from RAF Brize Norton for Norway and landed at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. 🇬🇧✈️🇳🇴

21/05 As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, visited the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum in Vemork, Norway. 🔨⚙️🇳🇴

As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, received a briefing on the sinking of DF Hydro at Mael Station in Telemark, Norway. 🏭🇳🇴

Attended a Reception given by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway at the Residence in Oslo. 🥂🇳🇴🇬🇧

22/05 As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, visited Vestre Gravlund Cemetery and laid a wreath on the memorial. 🪦

As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, visited the Linge Club and attended a Reception at Akershus Fortress, Oslo. 🇳🇴🇬🇧

As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, visited the Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association. 🪖🇳🇴

As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, with The Crown Prince of Norway, visited the Norwegian Resistance Museum, Akershus Fortress. 🏰 🇳🇴

unofficial Departed from Oslo Gardermoen Airport and landed at RAF Brize Norton . 🇬🇧✈️🇳🇴

23/05 As Patron of the Hornet Services Sailing Club, visited the club for their 60th anniversary. ⛵️🎂

Opened the Army Sailing Association Offshore Centre in Gosport. ⛵️

With Sir Tim & Duke of Kent Held a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200th anniversary. 🛟☕️

With Sir Tim Visited the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 🌸🌺🌼💐

24/05 Opened the Admiral Lord Cochrane Room at the Royal United Services Institute in Whitehall, London. 🔐

Sometime in May unofficial Sir Tim, as Chair of Trustees, attended the Science Museum Groups annual dinner

Total official engagements for Anne in May: 53

2024 total so far: 224

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in May: 23

2024 total so far: 55

FYI - due to certain royal family members being off ill/in recovery I won't be posting everyone's engagement counts out of respect, I am continuing to count them and release the totals at the end of the year.

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Have we considered that Error used to river to travel down from Manchester. It seems like it needs to be near water. Milton Court Open Space isn't far off the cannel root from Manchester to London. It's right next to a river that would just cut off a corner.

All the known locations are pretty close to a river. At most a 15min walk. Even Paddington station is right next to Paddington Basin that eventually connects to the River Thames.

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Rolling Bridge, hydraulic pedestrian bridge at Paddington Basin, London, designed by Heatherwick Studio (2002-2004). it takes three minutes for the 12-meter long footbridge to change from a straight pedestrian bridge into a circular structure.

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There you go;

https://twitter.com/hrrymyfriend/status/1701217101434781914?t=aApeoifn0M_nlcbgsjD_NA&s=19

OMG, Anon. 💀 Here’s the tweet:

These are the images to which about 10 posts in my inbox linked yesterday. I was a bit bleary-eyed and a smidge hungover and blinked about 700 times to make sure I was not hallucinating, lol.

I was initially like “but he’s not in 🇮🇹?” But these are superior to Paddington Basin canal boat photos or any of the others of late.

Thanks for the amazing laugh (and…ah…the shame-faced cringe), Anon.

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Remember how harries were crying because they thought Harry Edward Styles was going to just disappear during his "hiatus"? But we've literally seen his ass almost every single day. LOL

On a boat in Paddington Basin in London with James Corden today.

Via mysticaldoe:

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Took a look at that harrytea blog and it is indeed the same as fhc. Some peculiar asks, one of which included the geographical gems of : ‘ last sighting of Harry was sept 6 w James Corden on that boat in Piccadilly (which made me giggle bc they should have gone to Hampstead, rent a boat and sail there it’s seriously way prettier …’ Umm ?

And such an insistence that everyone in the UK hates James Corden. I think either the general public have a residual affection for him because of Smithy, or they don’t really think about him at all because he has been on American TV for so long - it wouldn’t take much to revive his UK profile.

These fake Londoners make me howl with laughter. There isn't a boating lake in Hampstead, let alone Piccadilly! Harry and James were on the Regents Canal, at a spot called Paddington Basin.

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8 Reasons Why Royal Eagle Hotel Should Be Your Next London Stay

Looking for the perfect place to stay in London? There are so many hotels to choose from and it’s hard to find a place that has all the right amenities, a central location, has reasonable rates, and attentive staff. 

Well, here is one hotel in Central London that fits the bill. Here are 8 reasons why you should book a stay at the Royal Eagle Hotel London today.

Desirable location in Central London

The Royal Eagle Hotel London is located in a beautiful Victorian building in the peaceful and calm Bayswater neighbourhood. It’s the kind of place where you can get your shuteye and feel removed from the hustle and bustle.

World-class amenities at the Royal Eagle Hotel

All guest rooms at the Royal Eagle Hotel London have private bathrooms and all the amenities essential for a comfortable stay. These include top-notch bed linens, a desk, a television, a hair dryer, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms have a pleasant view over the leafy terrace. Rooms are available for solo travellers, couples, and families. 

Close to public transport and London airport connections 

The Royal Eagle Hotel is a two minute walk from Paddington Station. This station has speedy connections to Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line. Meanwhile, the London Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, and District lines. 

Welcome drinks and other perks

Those who book directly with the hotel will be greeted with a welcome glass of wine or beer on the house. Or, if you prefer, you can request early check in, late check out, or luggage storage. Book directly on the Royal Eagle Hotel London website to take advantage of these bonuses. 

Nutritious breakfast 

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this boutique hotel excels with a continental buffet breakfast of pastries, cereals, cold cuts, and seasonal fruits. If you feel like something heavier, you can request a cooked-to-order English breakfast. 

Dozens of places to eat locally

The Royal Eagle Hotel is within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, and pubs where you will find a variety of British and international eats. 

The immediate Paddington area is known for its independent eateries while the station itself has several trendy restaurants by the iconic platform. There is also Paddington Basin with its buzzing waterfront bistros and bars. 

Marylebone High Street has chic European-inspired delis and friendly gastropubs. Notting Hill is where to go for organic food and craft cocktails while Mayfair has you covered for Michelin-starred menus and upscale suppers. 

Free Wi-Fi around the clock

It’s important to stay connected while travelling and have access to the internet for booking tours. Not all hotels in Central London offer free Wi-Fi but this boutique hotel near Hyde Park does.

Romantic packages for couples 

Planning a romantic weekend in London? The hotel can prepare your suite with rose petals, towel swans, and a chilled bottle of champagne. Just be sure to select the romantic package when booking a night at the Royal Eagle Hotel London.

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[ad_1] This lovely walk along Regent’s Canal is 4.5 miles and explores the most beautiful section of the waterway. The route passes Little Venice, Camden Market, and the regenerated King’s Cross area. Map and instructions included. LAST UPDATE: 6 Jan 2024 Anywhere We Roam is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support - Paul & Mark. Regent’s Canal cuts its way through the parks and varied urban architecture of northern London. A towpath runs along most of its route, allowing for a traffic-free walk to explore some of London’s finest neighbourhoods. We have designed a walk that covers the best sections of the canal. The regenerated areas of Paddington and Kings Cross bookend this walk. Along the way, it passes the mansions and narrowboats of Little Venice, the leafy banks and grand houses of Regent’s Park, and the stalls of Camden Market. Our Regent’s Canal walk can be completed in just over 2 hours. But if you spend a bit of time at the market and have lunch at one of the stalls, you’ll want to allow at least half a day. REGENT’S CANAL MERCHANT SQUARE ABOUT THE REGENT’S CANAL WALK Regent’s Canal connects the Grand Union Canal in the west with Limehouse Basin in the east. Sometimes a towpath runs along side it, at other times it dives into tunnels beneath the city. We have picked the prettiest section of the Regent’s Canal towpath and constructed a walk around it. It begins in Paddington and passes through Little Venice, Regent’s Park, Camden and ends at King’s Cross. The walk can be done any time of year but is prettiest in late spring when the parks are lush and green, and flowers dot the banks of the canal. MAP | REGENT’S CANAL WALK Use our map to navigate this Regent’s Canal Walk and make sure you don’t miss any of the sights. >> How to use this map / Click on the top left of the map to display the list of locations, then click on the locations to display further information. Click on the top right corner of the map to open a larger version in a new tab or the star to save to your Google Maps.   WHERE TO START We recommend starting at Edgware tube station (or Paddington Station) and finishing at King’s Cross/St. Pancras tube station. However, you could also do the walk in reverse. HOW LONG? The walk is 4.5 miles (7.3 kilometres) which would take just over 2 hours without stops. However, you’ll want to spend time exploring Camden Market and perhaps taking a detour onto Primrose Hill, so allow 3 – 4 hours. REGENT’S CANAL TOWPATH START | EDGEWARE RD TUBE STATION Edgware Road tube station has two exits – one for the Bakerloo Line and one for the Hammersmith, District, and Circle Lines. Whichever exit you use, make your way onto Praed Street (following the map above) and then turn right through a gap in the buildings to reach the canal. You could also start at Paddington Station, but you would miss the Merchant Square section unless you backtracked a little. MERCHANT SQUARE This end of the canal is called Merchant Square. This recently regenerated area is home to shiny office buildings and canal-side dining. Keep right and follow the north edge of the canal as it passes bars and restaurants, food vans and coffee shops, all set below the glass and steel architecture. Pass under a bridge, bend right around the corner, and then cross the canal on the second bridge – signposted to Paddington Station. // Regent’s Canal by boat As an alternative to walking our Regent’s Canal route, you can rent speed boats from GoBoat UK who are located near Rolling Bridge in Merchant Square. It’s a 2-hour round trip to Camden Lock and back. MERCHANT SQUARE PADDINGTON BASIN Once over the bridge turn right and follow the left bank of the canal. You are now in Paddington Basin where colourful narrowboats have set up restaurants on deck. Darcie Green serves a good brunch or lunch, and May Green supplies the artisan coffee. Both are lovely on a sunny day.

Passing under a couple of bridges, keep an eye out for the sculpture ‘Two Figures’ also called ‘Walking Man and Standing Man’ portraying two people about to meet. PADDINGTON BASIN LITTLE VENICE The walk bends left and widens into a triangular pool known as Little Venice. Thought to be named by Robert Browning (but no-one is quite sure), it is where the Grand Union Canal and Regent’s Canal meet. Narrowboats and day trippers drift past the facades of grand mansions. Swans and ducks plough the waters to Browning Island in the centre of the pool. Stop and peruse the second-hand books at the Waterside Café. After the café turn right over the bridge and right again to follow the Regent’s Canal towpath, now heading northeast (see map above). After passing under another bridge keep left, leaving the towpath and join Blomfield Road. At the end of the road, the canal disappears into a tunnel and goes underground. Cross over Edgware Road and continue along Aberdeen Place. As the road bends left, keep straight ahead, and go through a gap in the buildings, then descend a staircase back onto the towpath. In just a few hundred meters climb the stairs back up to the road, turn right over the bridge and then left again to join the Regent’s Canal towpath on the right-hand side of the canal. Shortly the towpath crosses a pedestrian bridge over the canal, passes colourful street art, and enters Regent’s Park. LITTLE VENICE REGENT’S PARK This is the most beautiful section of the walk. The canal sweeps gracefully between two leafy banks. Grand houses with landscaped gardens peer over the waters as willow trees drift in the breeze. To get a view over London, take the detour to Primrose Hill (marked in orange on the map above). A short climb to the summit brings views over the City and London Eye. Back on the towpath, the walk passes London Zoo. Look carefully and you can see monkeys in the Monkey Valley tent to your left, and perhaps African Wild Dogs on the far bank. REGENT’S CANAL REGENT’S CANAL PRIMROSE HILL CAMDEN MARKET At the striking red Feng Shang Princess restaurant, the path bends left under a bridge and leaves the grassy banks of Regent’s Park for the urban interior of Camden. Brick walls and the underside of bridges are packed with a mix of graffiti and street art. Local houses (with their own narrowboats) back onto the canal. The Regent’s Canal towpath soon reaches the black and white bridge at Camden Lock. From here Camden Market stretches either side of the canal. The largest (and in our opinion) most interesting market in London is well worth exploring. A melting pot of music, fashion, experiences and food, the market is split into 4 quarters: Camden Stables Market Camden Lock Market Camden Hawley Wharf Market Camden Buck Street Market Wind through the stalls and passages of Camden’s Stables Market (see map) and grab lunch in Camden Lock Market. When you’ve finished exploring, cross over Camden High Street and head through Camden Hawley Wharf market to re-join the Regent’s Canal towpath signed towards King’s Cross. CAMDEN MARKET COAL DROPS YARD After leaving Camden the crowds disappear as the walk winds between a mix of old and new architecture. Graffiti lines many of walls and hoardings until you reach the regenerated area of King’s Cross. Over the last 20 years an underused industrial site famed for prostitutes and drugs has been rejuvenated with new streets, squares, and parks. First up Gasholder’s Park has transformed two enormous gas cylinders into stylish accommodation. Next, Coal Drops Yard is packed with cool shops, good restaurants, and a mix of coffee shops and bars. Out the back of the yard is Lewis Cubitt Square. It has an outdoor photo collection and Lightroom Gallery which houses an intriguing mix of artist-led exhibitions. Finally, Granary Square is home to the popular Caravan restaurant and an array of dancing fountains. The steps down to the canal is a popular spot to sit on a sunny day.

COAL DROPS YARD KING’S CROSS Cross over the bridge (opposite Granary Square) and follow the pedestrianised footpath signed to King’s Cross Station. Harry Potter fans should make a detour into the station for the Harry Potter shop and platform 9 ¾. Architecture fans should head into St Pancras station to see the magnificent arches, architecture, and concourse of the Eurostar. Our Regent’s Canal walk ends at Kings Cross / St Pancras station. We hope you enjoyed it. PLATFORM 9 3/4 ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL ST PANCRAS STATION MORE LONDON SELF-GUIDED WALKING GUIDES Walking is a great way to see London. Here’s a list of some of our favourite walks in London. Also, check out all the fantastic day hikes near London and soak up some beautiful country landscapes. ANYWHERE WE ROAM ISREADER-SUPPORTED Thanks for reading. To support our blog, you can shout us a coffee or follow us on social media. Big thanks – Paul & Mark. INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK [ad_2] Source link

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Conducting a site survey in Paddington Basin, London, offered a captivating exploration of urban dynamics. The modern structures harmoniously mingled with the canal's historical charm, creating a compelling visual tableau. Wandering along the waterfront, the blend of commercial hubs, residential spaces, and public areas showcased the basin's diverse character. The dance of light on the water added an enchanting dimension, turning the urban environment into a reflective masterpiece. This survey unraveled not just the architectural facets of Paddington but also illuminated the interconnectedness of design, practicality, and the cultural vibrancy ingrained in this iconic London setting.

SITE: Floating Pocket Park,paddington basin,london.

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Nissan Concept 20-23: la visione futuristica della mobilità urbana elettrica

🔴 🔴 Nissan Concept 20-23: la visione futuristica della mobilità urbana elettrica

Per celebrare il ventesimo anniversario del Nissan Design Europe (NDE) di Londra, il Presidente e CEO di Nissan, Makoto Uchida, ha rivelato il nuovo concept elettrico denominato “Nissan Concept 20-23“. La presentazione si è svolta su una struttura galleggiante nel tratto di Paddington Basin del Grand Union Canal, proprio di fronte alla sede di NDE. (Iscriviti gratuitamente al canale Telegram di…

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Hugely diverse and interesting architecture in and around Madia Vale, Little Venice and Paddington Basin area of London.

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Regent's Canal is a canal across an area just north of central London, England. It provides a link from the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, 550 yards (500 m) north-west of Paddington Basin in the west, to the Limehouse Basin and the River Thames in east London. The canal is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) long. #eastlondon #regentcanal (à Regent's Canal) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpdnte8rA0x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Catch up with lovely Graeme. What a clever friend he is! (at Paddington Basin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CliMPW2InJD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Paddington Basin, London; 7.1.2018

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  Après une longue discussion. Londres, Paddington Basin, septembre 2014