Learning Pack

Have fun finding out about the Regent’s Canal in Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets here. There’s lots for teachers to use in classes and for students looking to do a school project. The Resources Page has more to see and hear how it was.

Canal Tales

A play for 9-10 year olds – Download The Canal Tales script pdf

Map of the Regent’s Canal over time

(Map prints available at www.janeillustration.co.uk)

Map of the Hertford Union Canal over time

(Map prints available at www.janeillustration.co.uk)

Regent’s Canal timeline

Hertford Union Canal timeline

Resource list recommendations

Films, books, websites and Boat Clubs which provide school boat trips and more

‘Regent’s Canal in Islington’ illustrated booklet

How the Locks Work

Curriculum Notes

Guidance notes for Schools on using the pack

‘I-Spy’ style booklet

For young peoples’ canal trips

• General booklet
• Hackney booklet
(Print doubled, landscape to create your own A5 booklet)

Photo quiz – the canal in Bow

Photo quiz – City Road Basin

City Road Basin answers