Moored on Regent’s Canal near Granary Square in King’s Cross, this 1920s Dutch barge turned independent bookshop is one of those delightful London surprises that feels equal parts magical and wonderfully practical.
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Word On The Water
London’s Floating Book Barge
If you’ve ever dreamed of browsing books while gently bobbing on the water, Word on the Water (the London Book Barge) is the quirky canalside gem you didn’t know you needed.
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Awww love this❤️
@ashsuggests such a peaceful spot 📖
Ah looks so cute 😍😍😍
This is so cool!
Keep meaning to visit this place!
Adding it to my bucket list! 📖🪣🗒️
@fast.fresh.fabulous definetly worth a visit!
Still haven’t been 😮
@jessie_foodies_london you must 😍
We wonder if they have craft books? 🤔🧵📕 Maybe even our book 😍
This place is literature-lly heaven 😍😂
The perfect spot to get lost in a story 📖
@canalrivertrust we agree. It would be even more perfect if they had some cats 🐈⬛ 🐈
@sidetracklondon I volunteer 🐾
purrrrrrr-fect 😸
It's such a a cosy spot and I love the cat books. If they added some cats it would be perfect 🐱
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