Spectacular photo from Sheffield park shows moment New Year fireworks lit up the sky

A perfectly shot photograph in a Sheffield park captured fireworks lighting up the city's sky at the turn of the New Year.

By Claire Lewis

Published 1st Jan 2021, 13:51 BST

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Taken by Connor Parker in Meersbrook Park, the photograph shows socially distanced groups enjoying a free firework display across the city from the perfect vantage point.

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Fireworks lit up the sky above Sheffield to mark the New Year (PHOTO: CONNOR PARKER)

Fireworks lit up the sky above Sheffield to mark the New Year (PHOTO: CONNOR PARKER)

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To mark the end of 2020 fireworks were set off across Sheffield at the stroke of midnight.

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