Watch as Pete McKee officially opens Leah's Yard in Sheffield to applause as visitors queue down the street

Name: Watch as Pete McKee officially opens Leah's Yard and Sheffield visitors queue down the street
Uploaded: 2024-08-24T10:15:02.000Z
Duration: 60 s
Description: Pete McKee officially open Leah's Yard in Sheffield city centre today. The renowned local artist has opened a new gallery at the site alongside lots of other local, independent businesses. People queued down the street ahead of opening to be the first group of people into the historic venue, which has reopened after years being closed.

By Harry Harrison

Digital Journalist

Published 24th Aug 2024, 11:21 BST

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Leah’s Yard in Sheffield city centre has officially opened for business today as visitors were welcomed on site for the first time.

People queued all the way down Cambridge Street in order to be some of the first into Leah’s Yard after years of closure.

Popular local artist, Pete McKee, who has opened a gallery at the site, stood outside what will become famous gates to officially open the venue to a round of applause.

Watch the video above for the opening and the long queues.

Pete McKee Sheffield Video

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