Victoria Quays, Sheffield

Victoria Quays is the re-vitalised old canal basin in Sheffield. Pictured are the old grain store which is now offices, Originally the barges would sail under the stores and be unloaded from above.

The offices are lit up at night with the colours changing regularly.

Further info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Quays

Katharine

[Lynne Hart]

How lovely, like your shot too.

[Debbie Arcaro]

Beautiful color and lines!

[Kate]

Great colors and find! Way to go!!

[Julia]

This is great! Pretty colors.

[Pyrrhula]

Great history and use to of today. The barges are those Narrows?
The lighting sure take you attention.
Beautiful night photo.

[Graham Thresher]

Super shot.

[bkb in the city]

Glad to see them still being used today. The lights are a nice touch

[Tony]

Brilliant colourful capture.

[Dianne]

This is a lovely shot - the lighting is neat.

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Nice photo I use to go to sheffield speedway many years ago when wolves were the visitors I think it was called owlerton stadium:)

[Fisher Family]

@lhart Thanks Lynn. I was impressed with them. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@hshdebbie Thanks Debbie. The light show was impressive. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@kt8ird Thanks. It made it a change to the disco lights - we were at a cousins wedding. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@juliac Some of Sheffield rejuvenation is quite impressive. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula The barge in the foreground is a narrow boat but most were ordinary canal boats. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thanks Graham. Glad you liked the lights. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thanks. Some of the rejuvenation in Sheffield is very attractive. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks. I knew of the rejuvenation but wasn't aware of the light show until I was at a cousins wedding celebration. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dide Thank you. Glad you liked the picture. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@stevepam That brings back memories. I only went to the speedway a couple of times. Your memories of the name are correct. Katharine

[Pete Roberts]

Great colours. I also like the light on the canal boat

[Raymond Milsted]

Very nice lighting effect and like the story line

[Fisher Family]

@pjr Thank you. Glad you liked it. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ray_milsted Thank you. I thought the lighting a great improvement on what was there before. Katharine