Camden Catacombs

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Part of Camden Catacombs in April 2010

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The catacombs also included an underground pool for canal boats operating on the nearby Regent's Canal. They are not open to visitors owing to danger of flooding.[1][2]

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  2. Subterranea Britannica: Camden Catacombs

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