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Old historical photos and images of Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Glamorgan

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Geography: Cardiff the capital city of Wales is officially known as the City and County of Cardiff. It is the United Kingdom's eleventh-largest city, the main commercial centre of Wales, and the base for the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), most national cultural institutions and most of the Welsh media. In 2011 it ranked sixth in the world in a National Geographic magazine list of alternative tourist destinations. Cardiff is county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905 it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. Cardiff Built-up Area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.

Marked development resumed in the 1980s. A new waterfront area at Cardiff Bay contains the Senedd building (the Welsh Parliament) and the Wales Millennium Centre arts complex. Work continues at Cardiff Bay and in the centre, on projects such as Cardiff International Sports Village, BBC drama village, and a new business district. Sporting venues include the Principality Stadium – the national stadium and home of the Wales national rugby union team – Sophia Gardens for Glamorgan County Cricket Club), Cardiff City Stadium for Cardiff City F.C. and the Wales football team), Cardiff International Sports Stadium, home of Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club), Cardiff Arms Park for Cardiff Blues and Cardiff RFC rugby union teams, and Ice Arena Wales for Cardiff Devils ice hockey team.

Date of foundation: In 1081 William I, King of England, began work on the castle keep within the walls of the old Roman fort. Cardiff Castle has been at the heart of the city ever since.

Population: 366903

Cardiff. Castle
Castle
Cardiff. Castle from the east, circa 1890
Castle from the east, circa 1890
Cardiff. Castle from the southeast, circa 1890
Castle from the southeast, circa 1890
Cardiff. Castle Tower with Gate, Entrance, 1950
Castle Tower with Gate, Entrance, 1950
Cardiff. City Hall, between 1950 and 1960
City Hall, between 1950 and 1960
Cardiff. Clarence Bridge, 1905
Clarence Bridge, 1905
Cardiff. County Council Offices
County Council Offices
Cardiff. Crossroad of Duke and High streets
Crossroad of Duke and High streets
Cardiff. Docks, Entrance
Docks, Entrance
Cardiff. Docks Offices and Customs house
Docks Offices and Customs house
Cardiff. Duke street and Castle, 1940
Duke street and Castle, 1940
Cardiff. Duke street, view from Castle Tower, 1910
Duke street, view from Castle Tower, 1910
Cardiff. Duke street and Tower with Clock of Castle
Duke street and Tower with Clock of Castle
Cardiff. General view, looking north, 1928
General view, looking north, 1928
Cardiff. Hayes - Commercial area in the southern of city centre
Hayes - Commercial area in the southern of city centre
Cardiff. Hayes - Historical building of Old Library
Hayes - Historical building of Old Library, known as the Cardiff Free Library (1882 to 1988)
Cardiff. Law Courts
Law Courts
Cardiff. Law Courts and the Avenue, 1948
Law Courts and the Avenue, 1948
Cardiff. Law Courts and City Hall, 1952
Law Courts and City Hall, 1952
Cardiff. Law Courts and South African (Boer) War Memorial
Law Courts and South African (Boer) War Memorial
Cardiff. High Street, 1930
High Street, 1930
Cardiff. Lord Tredegar Statue
Lord Tredegar Statue
Cardiff. Lord Tredegar Statue on Square in front City Hall
Lord Tredegar Statue on Square in front City Hall
Cardiff. Paddle Steamer 'Gwalia' at Dock
Paddle Steamer 'Gwalia' at Dock




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