Old Cardiff photos

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1911 postcard

 

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The top end of Queen st, the Glove and Shears pub was the end building that used to be in front of the castle, but they were demolished in 1923

 

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The new BBC studios Llantrisant rd Llandaff 1966

 

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The Dairy on Newport rd at the bottom of Rumney hill, was The Farmers and Dairymen, in 2008,site no occupied by Morrisons

 

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Under construction, Capitol Exchange Centre, indoor shopping centre in
the city of Cardiff 1989

 

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UK European Communities Membership Referendum, counting at Sophia Gardens 1975

 

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Unloading of New Zealand lamb just before rationing ended Sept 1951 Kings Wharf Cold Store at Queen Alexander Dock

 

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UK European Communities Membership Referendum, counting at Sophia Gardens 1975

1, 4 ,5, 3, 2

 

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1, 4 ,5, 3, 2

Is that how they were counting then

 

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The original Bute Esplanade, before half of it was demolished to make way for the expanding Bute Graving Docks.

 

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Listed Buildings in Butetown, Cardiff

Listed Buildings in Butetown, Cardiff at British Listed Buildings

britishlistedbuildings.co.uk

 

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This view of Pier Head dates from before 1892 when the imposing Merchants Exchange building seen in the background was destroyed by a major fire.

 

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Bute East Dock looking South with Pierhead building in the distance.

 

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The Grange Farm Cathays picture and location on 1922 Map

 

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University College buildings at Newport Road in 1960 prior to being demolished for a modern extension to the main University building just visi

 

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Unloading the first shipment for over 12 months, including meat, butter, flour and canned goods, at King's Wharf, Cardiff, January 1957.

 

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Unemployed Welshmen march from Cardiff to London, in protest against government means testing and other issues of contention 1936

 

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Unemployed support worker, Mr Barnes works as legal adviser to the Cardiff unemployed on matters relative to the Means Test, dole, etc. His office is at the Cardiff and District Unemployed Workers Association.

Looks like uncle Bryn is signing in

 

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Unemployed Welshmen march from Cardiff to London, in protest against government means testing and other issues of contention 1936

85 years later and the same issue is still present in society.

 

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View of Castle street looking towards the Angel Hotel, Castle on right 1890’s