The Peace Gardens and Fountain in Sheffield, England

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Happy with our vintage finds, we left Sheffield Town Hall to check out the famous gardens of the city, the ‘Peace Gardens’.


Like tourists, Queen Victoria and I took turns posting ourselves in front of the fountains. It was sometimes challenging because there were many people walking across and tourists as well who had the same thing in mind. But I think we managed to take a few nice ones.

I must say that this inner square is the most attractive part of the city, and relaxing as well. With the award-winning gardens and the gothic town hall in the background, what else is there magnificent to add to make the heart of Sheffield beautiful? Well, the fountains of course. They are like the icing on the cake.

Here’s a few facts I found about the Peace Gardens: It was constructed in 1938. It was previously called St. Paul’s Gardens and nicknamed Peace Gardens until state officials officially named it Peace Gardens. It has won many (horticultural) awards as well.


Kids are always active huh =)


The Peace Gardens, a central place in the heart of Sheffield where people gather together.


A visit here is not complete without posing with the fountain of course.


The Sheffield town hall behind the gardens.


The beautiful town hall of Sheffield.

Travel Period: May 2011
Destination: Sheffield (South Yorkshire - England), United Kingdom

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