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 Cardiff, a rapidly changing city

  

 Cardiff has changed a great deal since I came to work in South Wales back in 1982. The taxis were all Ladas, and there were many run down areas of the city close to the city centre. The Good Food Guide had very few entries for South Wales, but at the time it seemed to me that the overall impression was that of a compact and friendly city which had much to offer. 

   The last twenty years have seen enormous improvements: A superb new Stadium that is the envy of many, a water frontage that is constantly evolving yet keeping the best of the old, a shopping centre and Victorian Arcades that blend seamlessly and restaurants and clubs that reflect the Principalities capital status. So, if you're interested, take a closer look at the capital of Wales.

   The City Cup Final 2001 Old Cardiff Skyfest 2002 The Bay Toucan Club, Cardiff

Hello, I just visited your web site showing pictures of Cardiff. I'm from Wales and worked in Cardiff for a number of years driving for Cardiff Bus. I now live in Minnesota in the U.S. and have just returned from a visit to Wales after 6 years. I wish I had come across this site earlier. I have fond memories of Cardiff and get homesick from time to time. This site is great!! I did notice that one picture is out of date, which goes to show just how quickly the city is changing. The Brains brewery is now an eatery complex. Wow, who would have though?
 
Thank you for this site.
 Bill Hodges Minnesota
I came across your website yesterday and discovered your wonderful photos of Cardiff.  They're lovely pictures!
 Cathy Morris Cardiff
Just simply a quick email to say how I enjoyed browsing through your gallery of Cardiff. You really have captured the meaning of Cardiff in a wonderful light. 
Keep up the good work and Happy New Year.
Colin Cunningham  
I am currently living and teaching in Japan and am eagerly trying to prepare a presentation on Cardiff and Cowbridge for some Japanese students who will be taking part in a homestay in Cowbridge shortly. I stumbled across your website whilst looking for some photographs of Wales on the internet and I was compelled to write to you and say thank you. Not only did your website make it so simple for me to compile my presentation but it also gave me the much needed 'contact' with home. It was absolutely wonderful to see pictures of home that really captured the essence of Wales when I am missing it so deeply. Thank you so much. Danielle Beck  
I am a 76 year old who has just taken up computing, and recently joined the internet. I was born in Cardiff, and started work at 14 at a wholesalers in Custom House Street. In 1958 I married and moved to Westbury Wilts, then in 1988 I moved to Glanamman in West Wales, until 2000 when I lost my wife, so moved back to Westbury.
What a delight when I found your site, and all my memories returned upon seeing your photos of Cardiff. You have given me a lot of pleasure, and thank you for such great pics, regards Hugh
 Hugh Andrews Westbury Wilts