Hay’s Galleria is a popular shopping and eating venue on London’s South Bank. Originally a warehouse and associated wharf (Hay’s Wharf) for the port of London, it was redeveloped as a visitor attraction in the 1980s.
During the nineteenth century, the wharf was one of the main delivery points for ships bringing tea to the Pool of London. In its heyday, 80% of the dry produce imported into London came through this wharf, bringing it the nickname ‘the Larder of London‘.
With its change from wharf to mall, the former dock area was covered with a floor and the whole space was enclosed with a roof reminiscent of a Victorian railway station, its hoops and lines literally inviting people to step inside.
The resulting handsome structure is now Grade II listed.
Linked to the Weekend in Black & White and TR Black & White: Aligned.
Great shot!
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Excellent bw shot! “aligned”
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Excellent composition with an interesting perspective.
Good luck for the challenge TR-Black and White 😉
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Beautiful roof in Victorian-Style, love those places. Great picture
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Beautiful shot and especially great in B&W!
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Magnificent arches/architecture/contrasts♪ Have a wonder filled week! http://lauriekazmierczak.com/door-to-possibility/
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What a wonderful shot of a fascinating place, steeped in history and beauty.
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Wow,- fantastic architecture and construction! The photo looks great in B&W!
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Great shot and interesting architecture.
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Great shot!
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Amazing Photograph! 🙂
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Beautiful photo and a great architecure.
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What a great place to see! Excellent photo of the architecture.
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Beautiful B&W contribution!
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Great shot! 🙂
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