Saturday, 12 March 2011

The Royal William Yard

The Royal William Yard was once the major supply base for the Royal Navy. The 18 acre site was built between 1825 and 1835 with the help of convict labour. It was closed in the 1990s and redevelopment began in 1999. For the first time in 150 years the riverside site was opened to the public. It is far from finished but it is already a mixture of apartments, businesses, restaurants, galleries. etc. 
















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2 comments:

  1. Leif Hagen12 March 2011 at 15:50

    Looks like a lovely place to explore and photograph! I love, love your blog header photo!
    Warm regards from EAGAN daily photo in Minnesota, USA

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  2. Leeds daily photo15 March 2011 at 10:32

    I never got the chance to visit here, was at Chatham dockyard a while before it closed, lovely old buildings. I am quite envious of your nice blue skies! Paul @ Leeds daily photo

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