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We the people are going to try and get the canal and river trust to see sense and let word on the water get a permanent home. Thea book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of the angel entrance. Word on the water, london book barge lady and the library. Yet, this is no ordinary passenger barge, its a floating bookshop called word on the water a trove of new and preloved books stacked amidst a funky bohemian ambience. Located on regents canal towpath and york way, this indie book barge offers a unique experience and a diverse assortment of about 4,000 titles. Word on the water, a floating bookstore on a 1920s dutch barge, was founded in 2011 by paddy screech and jon privett. Little venice discover an alternative side of london with.

Choose your narrow boat or houseboat and customize your vacation in england. The book barge, barton marina, staffordshire open skies. Oct 02, 2019 word on the water, a floating bookstore on a 1920s dutch barge, was founded in 2011 by paddy screech and jon privett. By barge from london to vienna is full of colourful characters met along the way, the amusing trials and tribulations of a cantankerous boat and the rich culture of the countries goodwin passes through. Rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to londons canals. Nov 29, 2017 londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success paddy screech, center, an owner of londons boat bookstore, word on the water, setting out books as customers browsed. Different types of deck cargo and how they should be secured and stowed. A floating bookshop, great books, friendly dog, warm stove, poetry slams and live music on our roof. Bird watching cruises, weekend cruises, barge race cruises, day sails, history cruises. The book barge a narrow boat that travels around the uk, transporting its book trade from city to city, via old canals and waterways.

I tried the london broil and it was done to perfection and the mushroom gravy was very tasty. Though decidedly unscientific my quick research shows that leau et les reves is paris only floating librarybook store. Except instead of gold coins and purloined treasures, this place is carrying a whole lotta books. The childrens room deep inside the barge is my favoritetheres a crackling coal stove, a big sofa with battered moroccan cushions that jon found for a song. Lovely dutch barge 0star property uxbridge, eng 18552017819. Oxford is 24 miles from the row barge henley, while windsor is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is london heathrow airport, 24 miles from the accommodation. Each barge is truly oneofakind, and has an independent attitude and a great attention to detail. The book barge place saintnicolas, 89000 auxerre rated 4. The book barge has been open since june 2009, i just didnt move i just used it as a cheap way to have a bookshop. Thankfully, the vessel nicknamed the london bookbarge. I was doing journalism before, in london, and didnt like it at all. Com, this industrial style barge enjoys contemporary scandinavian decor and a modern space to create a memorable experience.

Weve had boutique hotels, now we have boutique barges. Launched in partnership with interior design brand made. Mar 02, 2019 a once wandering 1920s barge has taken up permanent residence along york way on londons granary square, just a short walk from kings cross and the british library. A bookshop to float your boat on board london s only bookshop barge, anoosh chakelian discovers a vibrant alternative world of poetry, music and novel browsing. A famous london floating bookshop has been saved from closure. Bed and breakfast the row barge henley, henley on thames. Book barge cruises maldon, essex, london, ipswich topsail. A friend used the sea toilet on the book barge and left an inlet open. After years of wandering londons canals, a step ahead of the law, two. London book barge saved from closure london itv news. Reading jean rhys while the rain skitters on the roof.

Word on the water, a 1920s dutch barge, houses an assortment of cult, classic, and contemporary fiction and nonfiction books, as well as a large array of. Schuyt sailing matches are still held on the ijsselmeer and on the wadden sea. Word on the water shopping in kings cross, london time out. Little venice discover an alternative side of london. A once wandering 1920s barge has taken up permanent residence along york way on london s granary square, just a short walk from kings cross and the british library. Word on the water the london bookbarge home facebook. The a book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of the angel entrance. Bed and breakfast the row barge henley, henley on thames, uk. At the moment, it is moored outside the guardian offices in london. The book barge, a floating bookshop on a canal boat cruiser stern in lichfield, staffordshire, england. Reserve a table at city barge, london on tripadvisor. Selling books in london from a 100yearold dutch barge.

Jul 08, 2019 perhaps the most unusual of all londons bookshops, word on the water is housed in a 100year old dutch barge moored on regents canal in kings cross. London hotels lovely dutch barge, london lovely dutch barge, london, current page. A bookshop to float your boat on board londons only bookshop barge, anoosh chakelian discovers a vibrant alternative world of poetry, music and novel browsing. Wherever you go, we offer a wide variety of houseboat rentals all over the world. Mar 20, 2020 reserve a table at city barge, london on tripadvisor. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success the.

The boathouse london is a boutique hotel and event space moored on the scenic waters of the floating pocket park in west london. Jun 06, 2015 read the latest london stories, london book barge saved from closure on itv news, videos, stories and all the latest london news. The doubledecker barge, perhaps unsurprisingly christened the cheese barge, was crowdfunded to the tune of. A floating cheese palace sets sail for paddington the handbook. It is currently moored in regents canal in kings cross, london. A thames sailing barge is a type of commercial sailing boat once common on the river thames in london. With a great selection and even better atmosphere, word on. The book barge lets be clear, canalside bookselling was never a. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success. By barge from london to vienna was written by richard goodwin, an academy awardwinning film producer, and published by william collins sons in london in 1989. Leontyne by barge from london to vienna goodwin, richard on. The book barge, sarah henshaw, at barton marina, staffordshire. More dramatically, the barge nearly sank several years ago after the interior flooded.

The courses are delivered in a specially converted bargeclassroom at the docklands scout project situated on the dockside near canary wharf, london. A once wandering 1920s barge has taken up permanent residence along york way on londons granary square, just a short walk from kings cross and the british library. So, word on the water the london bookbarge is a small independent bookshop situated on a 1920s dutch barge which. The nearest station is kings cross st pancras, then follow signs to the regents canal. An overview and knowledge of different vessels and pontoon types. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Book a table the barge house a unique east london venue. Little venice along the grand union canal, handily located right by paddington station. Alex is a wonderful and always donates to different city events. Leontyne, by barge from london to viennna richard goodwin on. City barge is my local and in these difficult times, it is nice to get a great welcome, a wonderful steak and a few beers. Read the latest london stories, london book barge saved from closure on itv news, videos, stories and all the latest london news.

Jan 20, 2012 rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to london s canals. Velvet morning and barbara bring the boutique hotel concept to the water and update the canal boat holiday concept for the city and a new generation. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for dutch barge for sale london. Thea book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of. Imagine my joy when i chanced across a website boutique barges that enables you to stay on a barge in london. The book barge a narrow boat that travels around the uk, transporting its booktrade from city to city, via old canals and waterways.

Londons fleet of bookshops has a funky addition, and its floating on regents canal. See 10 results for dutch barge for sale london at the best prices, with the cheapest boat starting from. Mar 06, 2012 a bookshop to float your boat on board londons only bookshop barge, anoosh chakelian discovers a vibrant alternative world of poetry, music and novel browsing. On board londons only bookshop barge, anoosh chakelian discovers a vibrant alternative world of poetry, music and novel browsing. Word on the water has been bobbing on the waters of london since 2011, and like the pirate ships of old, its hauling some sweet booty. Rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to london s canals. My husband had the scrod which he always has and tonight we had. What were you before you were a floating bookshop owner. A floating cheese palace sets sail for paddington the. The flatbottomed barges with a shallow draught and leeboards, were perfectly adapted to the thames estuary, with its shallow waters and narrow tributary rivers. There are several traditional types, with characteristics determined by local conditions and customs. Perhaps the most unusual of all londons bookshops, word on the water is housed in a 100year old dutch barge moored on regents canal in kings cross. It used to travel along regents canal, but its now taken up. A traditional dutch barge or schuyt is a flatbottomed shoaldraught sailing barge, originally used for carrying cargo in the shallow zuyder zee and the rivers of netherlands.

A 1920s dutch barge has been lovingly transformed into a floating bookshop. Word on the water sells both new and second hand books, carrying something for everyone despite its relatively small size. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success paddy screech, center, an owner of londons boat bookstore, word on the water, setting out books as customers browsed. Londons word on the water book barge is similar, if smaller and its objectives dont include education nor, a nifty sundeck. Tailor your trip with a range of bespoke experiences, from hiring a captain for. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9.