After we had dropped the
DQ off at the station on Sunday evening, we decided to go and have a look at the Christmas lights that had just been switched on in Sheffield. We had missed the big switch on (by Joe
McElderry I believe), but the German Market was still in full swing in the Peace Gardens. There cannot be a single market trader left in Germany as every northern town and city seems to have a German market on at the moment!
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And people were still skating on the ice rink.
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My favourite tree is the one in Tudor Square - just outside of the
Millennium Galleries. Its lovely.
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And the more traditional tree outside of the town hall is magnificent too.
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We like to welcome you to Sheffield - whatever your creed. I always think that this is a lovely touch as many nationalities and faiths now make the city their home.
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The lights in Barkers pool are simple but effective.
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And the Christmas windows in John Lewis are suitably festive. The young man was so glad that they were closed!
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I love what they have done with the columns of the city hall.
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I'm going to go back on one of the late night shopping Wednesday's as it was such a lovely atmosphere - and John Lewis will be open then!
10 comments:
Mmmmmm that German market looks good. The lights are beautiful, I am sure Christmas gets earlier every year !! Diane
Must go and look at the lights, I saw them putting the tree up in High St earlier this week. The market looked good too but I didn't have time to explore it so will have to make a special visit I think with no time constraints.
Ooh, I've come over all festive.
Man those lights are impressive. Hull's been MASSIVELY hit because of the spending review - no German market this year and no 'celebrity' to switch our lights on. Thanks Mr Cameron.
I always LOVE the city hall's decorations!!
am up in the city on the 4th..so cant wait to see the lights for myself
xx
loved the xmas tree all lite up, & those Germans they get every where (one lives next door to me)hes OK though.
Beautiful!! Seeing those first lights of the season always gives me goosebumps! You have inspired me - I think we'll have to go for a drive this weekend to soak up what is here (not as grand as what you've shown in this post - but still fun). I love, Love that tree with the balls of lights! Fabulous. :)
They are certainly getting into the celebrating spirit. The trees and lights are pretty. I can't get into the Christmas mood yet.
I have a soft spot for Sheffield as I went to college there. It was always a friendly place.
Hi Diane, it all looks very festive! Haven't been to see any lights yet, will be going to Mousehole i'm sure!!!! We had a sprinkling of snow but its gone now!! Its sooooooo cold though! brrrrr keep warm and safe x x
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