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Canary Wharf

United Kingdom

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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Canary Wharf

    Welcome to Canary Wharf, a striking peninsula of glass and steel rising dramatically from the dark waters of the River Thames. As we begin our journey today, take a deliberate moment to absorb the towering skyline that completely…

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  2. 2Canary Wharf Jubilee Line Station

    Welcome to the subterranean marvel of the Canary Wharf Jubilee Line Station, an architectural masterpiece that completely redefines the experience of urban transit. As you step off the train and onto the massive platform, take a…

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  3. 3Jubilee Park

    Emerging from the glass canopies of the Jubilee Line station, you now find yourself standing in the serene embrace of Jubilee Park. It is profoundly fascinating to realise that the solid ground beneath your feet is not natural…

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  4. 4One Canada Square

    As you stand in the main pedestrian square, cast your gaze directly upward at the soaring, metallic monolith that dominates the skyline. This is One Canada Square, the undisputed crown jewel of the Canary Wharf estate. …

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  5. 5Canada Place and Cabot Place Malls

    Descending via the wide escalators from the main square, you now enter the sprawling, subterranean commercial labyrinth of Canada Place and Cabot Place. This extensive network of underground shopping malls weaves seamlessly…

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  6. 6North Dock and the Elizabeth Line Station

    Emerging into the daylight, you now stand at the very edge of the vast, open expanse of the West India North Dock. Gaze out across the dark, rippling water. …

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  7. 7Museum of London Docklands

    As we arrive at the western edge of the North Dock, the gleaming glass skyscrapers abruptly give way to a row of imposing, dark brick buildings. You are now standing before the Museum of London Docklands, which is housed inside…

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  8. 8West India South Dock and the Historic Cranes

    We have now reached the expansive waters of the West India South Dock, marking the southern boundary of the original dock complex. While the North Dock was initially dedicated exclusively to importing goods, this southern basin…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our walking tour of Canary Wharf draws to a close, take one final, sweeping look at the incredible architectural landscape that completely surrounds you. We have journeyed through centuries of tumultuous history, tracing the…

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What is Canary Wharf?

Canary Wharf is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationUnited Kingdom
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5037, -0.0197
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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