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Why some young Londoners are opting for narrowboat life

Shannon Lane lives on board a relatively tiny 30ft canal boat in East London, and continuously cruises along the canals of London. She's part of a growing community of younger Londoners turning to boating life.

She also hosts ‘live’ performances by local musicians on her boat on a weekly basis, which she then shares on Tik Tok.

So what made Shannon swap dry land for a more transient life onboard a boat? And how is it?

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio London's Robert Elms has been finding out.

(Image credit: Shannon Lane)

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