Paddington Arm
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The Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, shown in green on the above map, was opened in 1801. It runs from Bull's Bridge Junction in the west to Paddington in the east and is 13.5 miles long with no locks
It was built to give boat access to London by avoiding the need to use the tidal Thames from Brentford.
When it was built it went through open countryside to the west end of the city.
