Saturday 5 May 2012

Hay's Galleria

Built in the 1850s, the original Hay's Wharf took deliveries from ships from all over the world. Nowadays, the huge glass and steel barrel-vaulted roof that covers the old dock gives the Galleria a unique atmosphere.




In the evening the Galleria looks really beautiful with thousands of fairy lights lighting the tall iron structures.















In the middle of the Galleria is a giant  sculpture called 'Navigators' specially commissioned from David Kemp. This 60ft high sculpture, weighing 14 tons, is a mixture of moving parts, water jets and fountains.
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3 comments:

  1. DJan5 May 2012 at 19:49

    That sculpture is really outstanding! I hope I get a chance to see it some day, but until then I have been gifted by getting to see London through your pictures and blog. Thank you!

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  2. Melbourne Australia Photos7 May 2012 at 00:20

    Great shots of this amazing venue!

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  3. CrazyCris22 July 2012 at 18:04

    There are some beautifully enclosed Gallerias like this in Belgium, but none which were a warf!!! It is practical for shopping on rainy days though ;o)

    Gorgeous sculpture!

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