📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
@markcobain91.bsky.social
Front Of House Volunteer/ Keyholder at @canalmuseum. Volunteer Coordinator (Hybrid) at @cartoonmuseum. Photographer. Music Lover. Gig Goer. YouTube Partner.
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We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
December 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
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If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
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...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
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It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
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🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
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This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
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🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
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🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
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... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
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December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Each of these is a tired sound.
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Each of these is a tired sound.
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
The eligibility for disabled people to get discounted rail travel is to be improved, reflecting a better understanding of disabilities.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
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‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift was the most-streamed song on Spotify globally on December 1st.
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift was the most-streamed song on Spotify globally on December 1st.
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✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
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David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
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December's book of the month comes from Joanna:
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
December's book of the month comes from Joanna:
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
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It’s here! Happy #MuseumShopSunday 🛍️
If you add one thing to your cart today, make it an MA membership. Join us from as little as £3.84 per month for free entry to 900+ museums, the latest Museums Journal content, professional development opportunities and much more 🛒
Offer ends tomorrow night 👇
If you add one thing to your cart today, make it an MA membership. Join us from as little as £3.84 per month for free entry to 900+ museums, the latest Museums Journal content, professional development opportunities and much more 🛒
Offer ends tomorrow night 👇
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November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
It’s here! Happy #MuseumShopSunday 🛍️
If you add one thing to your cart today, make it an MA membership. Join us from as little as £3.84 per month for free entry to 900+ museums, the latest Museums Journal content, professional development opportunities and much more 🛒
Offer ends tomorrow night 👇
If you add one thing to your cart today, make it an MA membership. Join us from as little as £3.84 per month for free entry to 900+ museums, the latest Museums Journal content, professional development opportunities and much more 🛒
Offer ends tomorrow night 👇
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🥧 Most Fridays and Sundays - Mince pie cruises
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🥧 Most Fridays and Sundays - Mince pie cruises
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with a hot drink and a handmade, locally baked mince pie
View our website for details: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
#London #VisitLondon #Christmas
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✨Tuesday evenings through December - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evenings for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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The museum will stay open on Tuesday evenings for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✨Tuesday evenings through December - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evenings for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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The museum will stay open on Tuesday evenings for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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Festive events and boat trips - join us for unique experiences this festive season:
🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Festive events and boat trips - join us for unique experiences this festive season:
🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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We are excited to share that, following a major engine overhaul, our tug Bantam IV is finally back on the water and has completed a test run. We are now planning the tug's return soon.
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We are excited to share that, following a major engine overhaul, our tug Bantam IV is finally back on the water and has completed a test run. We are now planning the tug's return soon.
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
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Great guess @tamagowithchips.bsky.social - the answer is: the maximum extent of the reservoir was 400 acres. Regent’s Park is approximately 410 acres in size, so it is the closest in size and the equivalent of 11 London Zoos! Greenwich Park is approximately 182 acres.
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Great guess @tamagowithchips.bsky.social - the answer is: the maximum extent of the reservoir was 400 acres. Regent’s Park is approximately 410 acres in size, so it is the closest in size and the equivalent of 11 London Zoos! Greenwich Park is approximately 182 acres.