Rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to london s canals. With a great selection and even better atmosphere, word on. An overview and knowledge of different vessels and pontoon types. Londons fleet of bookshops has a funky addition, and its floating on regents canal. Rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to londons canals. It is currently moored in regents canal in kings cross, london. See 10 results for dutch barge for sale london at the best prices, with the cheapest boat starting from. The book barge, a floating bookshop on a canal boat cruiser stern in lichfield, staffordshire, england. Thea book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of the angel entrance. A friend used the sea toilet on the book barge and left an inlet open. 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. Oxford is 24 miles from the row barge henley, while windsor is 17 miles from the property. The book barge a narrow boat that travels around the uk, transporting its booktrade from city to city, via old canals and waterways. Little venice along the grand union canal, handily located right by paddington station.
Londons word on the water book barge is similar, if smaller and its objectives dont include education nor, a nifty sundeck. The nearest station is kings cross st pancras, then follow signs to the regents canal. 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. 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. 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. 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. The book barge lets be clear, canalside bookselling was never a. The nearest airport is london heathrow airport, 24 miles from the accommodation.
The business idea that transformed a journalists life battling to keep her business afloat, one woman came up with an idea that transformed her life. Book a table the barge house a unique east london venue. Lovely dutch barge 0star property uxbridge, eng 18552017819. 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. So, word on the water the london bookbarge is a small independent bookshop situated on a 1920s dutch barge which.
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. The flatbottomed barges with a shallow draught and leeboards, were perfectly adapted to the thames estuary, with its shallow waters and narrow tributary rivers. A famous london floating bookshop has been saved from closure. 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. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Imagine my joy when i chanced across a website boutique barges that enables you to stay on a barge in london. More dramatically, the barge nearly sank several years ago after the interior flooded. Wherever you go, we offer a wide variety of houseboat rentals all over the world. The a book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of the angel entrance. Each barge is truly oneofakind, and has an independent attitude and a great attention to detail. Leontyne by barge from london to vienna goodwin, richard on. London book barge saved from closure london itv news.
Little venice discover an alternative side of london with. 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. Except instead of gold coins and purloined treasures, this place is carrying a whole lotta books. Tailor your trip with a range of bespoke experiences, from hiring a captain for. 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. Weve had boutique hotels, now we have boutique barges. Bird watching cruises, weekend cruises, barge race cruises, day sails, history cruises. Leontyne, by barge from london to viennna richard goodwin on. A floating cheese palace sets sail for paddington the handbook. I was doing journalism before, in london, and didnt like it at all. After years of wandering londons canals, a step ahead of the law, two.
There are several traditional types, with characteristics determined by local conditions and customs. On board londons only bookshop barge, anoosh chakelian discovers a vibrant alternative world of poetry, music and novel browsing. 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. Choose your narrow boat or houseboat and customize your vacation in england. Jan 20, 2012 rachel holdsworth a book barge returns to london s canals. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for dutch barge for sale london.
Different types of deck cargo and how they should be secured and stowed. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. Mar 20, 2020 reserve a table at city barge, london on tripadvisor. Bed and breakfast the row barge henley, henley on thames. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success the. 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. What were you before you were a floating bookshop owner. A thames sailing barge is a type of commercial sailing boat once common on the river thames in london. Thea book barge literally, a bookshop on a barge is moored on the grand union canal, east of. Selling books in london from a 100yearold dutch barge.
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. A floating cheese palace sets sail for paddington the. Word on the water shopping in kings cross, london time out. 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. Word on the water the london bookbarge home facebook.
Read the latest london stories, london book barge saved from closure on itv news, videos, stories and all the latest london news. Alex is a wonderful and always donates to different city events. The doubledecker barge, perhaps unsurprisingly christened the cheese barge, was crowdfunded to the tune of. 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. A floating bookshop, great books, friendly dog, warm stove, poetry slams and live music on our 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.
The book barge place saintnicolas, 89000 auxerre rated 4. Londons canalboat bookstore finds a berth, and success. I tried the london broil and it was done to perfection and the mushroom gravy was very tasty. Little venice discover an alternative side of london. 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. 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. It used to travel along regents canal, but its now taken up. My husband had the scrod which he always has and tonight we had. 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. Bed and breakfast the row barge henley, henley on thames, uk. Schuyt sailing matches are still held on the ijsselmeer and on the wadden sea.
Reading jean rhys while the rain skitters on the roof. At the moment, it is moored outside the guardian offices in london. 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. Book barge cruises maldon, essex, london, ipswich topsail. 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. The boathouse london is a boutique hotel and event space moored on the scenic waters of the floating pocket park in west london. Com, this industrial style barge enjoys contemporary scandinavian decor and a modern space to create a memorable experience. Word on the water sells both new and second hand books, carrying something for everyone despite its relatively small size. Reserve a table at city barge, london on tripadvisor. Though decidedly unscientific my quick research shows that leau et les reves is paris only floating librarybook store. Thankfully, the vessel nicknamed the london bookbarge. The book barge, barton marina, staffordshire open skies. London hotels lovely dutch barge, london lovely dutch barge, london, current page.