Sheffield, S1 - Canal Basin
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Sheffield, S1 - Canal Basin
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 27 Oct 2012
This swing bridge allows access into the terminal part of the Sheffield and Tinsley canal basin. As is evident, it has now become a leisure and business centre with offices, cafes and hotels predominating. The canal and its basin was constructed between 1816-19 but ceased to function as a cargo port in 1970. Following the termination of commercial operations the site and buildings were neglected until the Victoria Quays restoration and redevelopment project of 1992-94.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.385092
Longitude
-1.457514