Grand Union Canal

In an effort to focus this project further and after some consultation with my tutor, I have decided to narrow my investigations down to areas of the city on or near to the Grand Union Canal.

The reason for this is that many of the buildings and derelict areas of the city lay on or close to the GUC and are a consequence of the deindustrialisation of the city of Leicester.

Furthermore, by starting at the point the GUC comes into the city in the north I shall be able to look at housing projects that have cropped on the outskirts as well as brownfield sites in the city.  This is also true as the GUC leaves the city in the south.

This change of tack has been inspired by Iain Sinclair and his book Lights Out for the Territory.  This details journeys made on foot across London and observations, history and graffiti made along the way.  He goes into great detail about particular buildings, parks and roads along the way.

So, you the reader, do you live in Leicester?  Are you near the Grand Union Canal?  Are you aware of any derelict land or buildings?  If so, can you let me know whereabouts it is.

Location : 1 Nelson St, Leicester, LE1 7BF,
Jonathan Briggs