Cardiff (City Centre) 

 

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Historical notes about the City of Cardiff (City Centre)

The City of Cardiff

Unlike that of many great cities, the latter development of Cardiff has been carefully planned, and the main railway line almost completely divides the industrial and dock area from that around the very effective group of public buildings in Cathays Park. This Civic Centre was the first of its kind in Britain, and now includes many important buildings beside the City Hall and Law Courts, the National Museum of Wales and the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

The Castle, with its Norman keep on an artificial mound, was given to the city by the Marquess of Bute in 1948. In the Central Library are many priceless Welsh manuscripts and books. Cardiff Arms Park, with a well-known arena used for Rugby football and cricket, is representative of many other open spaces characterizing the Welsh metropolis. Racecourse 2.5 miles west of the city.

Over a hundred different industries are carried on in Cardiff, but most important were the large iron foundries, tin-plate works and iron ship-building yards. It is the principle distributing centre for South Wales, and once exported coal and iron. Today, (2012), much of Cardiff's industrial past has been swept away and replaced with modern businesses. The old docks have been transformed into an extensive marine playground giving the City of Cardiff a fabulous new vitality.

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Historic images from around the City of Cardiff

This small selection of historic images of Cardiff (City Centre) are from our British National Image Library. You may click on the thumbnail pictures to view larger versions and read what information we have regarding the image.

Marquess of Bute Arms

Cardiff Castle Clock Tower

The Winter Smoking Room

The Drawing Room

Cardiff Castle Banqueting Hall

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Public Events in and around Cardiff

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Hotels, Apartments and B&B's in Cardiff

The visitor accommodation options for Cardiff listed below are supplied by LATE ROOMS and BOOKING.COM from a selection of over 16,000 hotels located throughout the UK.

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 Hilton Cardiff 

 

 Saco Cardiff - Cathedral Road 

 

 St Davids Hotel Spa 

 

 A Space In The City @ Quayside 

 

 Angel Hotel 

 

 Austins Guesthouse - Cardiff 

 

 Cardiff Marriott Hotel 

 

 Clayton Hotel Cardiff