Houseboat living in London

New piers, floating homes, and hotels are all transforming London's waterways as Londoners make their homes along the Thames and the city's canals

Thursday 01 August 2013 19:49 BST

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London’s waterways are changing and Mayor Boris Johnson’s 2020 Vision aims to hugley increase use of the river. There are strategies in place for new piers, floating homes, hotels, restaurants and bars.

WATCH OUR EXCLUSIVE THREE-MINUTE VIDEO TOUR AS WE TAKE A LOOK INSIDE HOUSEBOATS ON THE THAMES ABOVE

Video presented by Amira Hashish; filming and editing by James Boakes

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Houseboat living in London

New piers, floating homes, and hotels are all transforming London's waterways as Londoners make their homes along the Thames and the city's canals

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