Author: Jeff Childs
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752482572
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
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Over 250 old photographs, many published for the first time, appear in this new collection covering the districts of Roath, Splott and Adamsdown. This area, along with Penylan, Tremorfa and part of Cathays, once had a collective unity as the ecclesiastical parish of Roath created in the late sixteenth century. Roath as an historical entity is much older, however. Reputed to be pre-Norman in origin, in its time it has served as a manor, parish and village as well as a latter-day Cardiff suburb. Although earlier centuries are not neglected, particular focus is given to the period 1890 to 1950, which saw the emergence and maturity of these communities so familiar to present-day Cardiffians. Scenes of streetlife, work, worship and leisure are captured in a wide variety of often striking and atmospheric images. These are amplified by the fascinating historical detail in the captions providing the reader with a vivid appreciation of the richly significant past of this part of Cardiff.
Author: William Rees
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cardiff
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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Author: Jean Rose
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781445610924
Category : Church buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Cardiff Churches have changed and developed over the last century.
Author: Dic Mortimer
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445642514
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Conjuring up a vivid panorama of life in one of Britain’s most fascinating cities.
Author: Steve Allison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780992989804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Rice Merrick
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Glamorgan
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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An edition of Rice Merrick's Book of Glamorganshire's Antiquities, written in 1578. This was the first attempt ever made to write the history of a Welsh county. The present text is based on six transcripts and extracts (the original manuscript having been lost), and is much more complete and accurate than the 1825 and 1887 editions.
Author: Stewart Williams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Author: David Collins
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750964804
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Authors David and Gareth take a trip through the places, peculiarities and past practices of Cardiff, stopping off to sample the culinary (and alcoholic) delights of the city along the way. From Clark's Pies and a heaped helping of 'Half and Half' to the oddities of the 'Kaairdiff' accent, this fact-packed compendium reveals the contributions Cardiff has made to the history of the nation and recalls some of its famous faces – Shirley Bassey, Charlotte Church and Frank Hennessy amongst them – and popular attractions. This book is guaranteed to entertain, amuse and surprise everyone who picks it up.
Author: Dennis Morgan
Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing
ISBN: 9781859833544
Category : Cardiff (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Cardiff was a small town of less than 2,000 people until the development of its docks in the 19th century. Then began a period of rapid expansion. From 1875 onwards, as the city grew, it absorbed its outlying districts. This book concentrates on the varied and fascinating history of these suburbs which are today part of the capital of Wales. Dennis Morgan offers a concise account of the development of each area. Some of the suburbs have long and rich histories in their own right. Others are recent creations, designed to accommodate new businesses and a rising population. The author describes how ancient hillforts, castles and churches are to be found in these districts alongside the industrial development that has transformed the city during the last 200 years. Royal visits, memorable sporting occasions and battles from medieval times to World War II feature in the narrative. Dennis Morgan also recalls the brilliant careers of world-famous individuals such as Ivor Novello, Roald Dahl and Howard Spring. At the same time he records lesser known local characters who made a mark on the community, together with anecdotes and legends which play a role in this story.His book features more than 200 illustrations, many of them not previously published. It will be essential reading and reference for Cardiff residents, past and present, who take an interest in their neighbourhood and in the colourful history of the city itself.
Author: John Davies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780708324639
Category : Cardiff (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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As late as 1980, a quarter of the population of Wales lived within the boundaries of what had once been the lordships of the Bute estate. Powerful landowners for centuries, the Stuarts of Bute were key drivers of the many social, political, and economic changes that transformed south Wales between the eighteenth and twentieth century. This volume explores the Butes and their influence, setting them in context of a long, interwoven history of landed proprietorship, economic development, and the rise of the industrial middle class throughout Britain.
