Grand Union Canal

British

noun

a canal in S England linking London and the Midlands: opened in 1801

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The site earmarked for the data centre, currently of mixed industrial use, is east of the M25 and bordered by the Grand Union Canal, as well as sewage and water treatment works.

From BBC

Finally, walk west to the bridge over the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

From New York Times

East Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called at 18:00 BST to the Grand Union Canal.

From BBC

Lisa Peck said she and her husband had been walking near Leicester's Grand Union Canal on Tuesday when they stopped to talk to a mother whose toddler wanted to stroke their dogs.

From BBC

Mr Porter, who had previously served for 30 years as an officer with Hertfordshire Police, died after he was found seriously injured in a ditch by the Grand Union Canal on 26 April.

From BBC

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