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When I'm in the UK I've lived in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, on and off for just over a decade now. In that time the city has changed so much.
A city built on coal and one of the world's most important 19th century ports, Cardiff attracted immigrants eager to make their fortune from all around the world. It's one of Britain's oldest multicultural cities. But after the coal industry was killed off, Cardiff became known across the country as a rough, depressing, industrial backwater. As one of my English friends put it once: "I came to Cardiff once. Everything was grey, it rained all the time, I got mugged, chased out of a pub by some locals, and a seagull crapped on me!"
But over the last few years Cardiff has rediscovered itself and become one of the most fashionable cities in Britain. It's even been a contender for European City of Culture a few times. The redevelopment of Cardiff Bay and the city centre has changed the face of the city for ever and attracted thousands of visitors.
Personally, I think it's also lost a lot of its original character - it's certainly not the Cardiff I grew up in any more.
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City of Arcades
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Some of Cardiff's most interesting shopping experiences and cafes are found in the numerous covered arcades linking the... more travel advice
The Yard
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The Yard is another new kid on the block, opening in early 2004 and one of famous local brewery Brains' new style of... more travel advice
Charleston's Bar and Grill
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So it's 4am, you've had way too much to drink and you're staggering along St Mary's Street, and you really want... more travel advice
Feeling European? - go to Copa
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This is one of Cardiff's newest bars, opened earlier this year. It used to be the Glassworks and before that the Newt... more travel advice
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Comments (5)
Hiya - excellent tips and some brilliant background! You taught me a few things but then I haven't been in Cardiff that long - More please! :-)
I've got to admit, I like a pub with a bit of character myself!! Maybe I should have got there the last time I was in Wales!
Just dusted off the old baseball cap to go to Copa's didnt realize I cant wear it now !!!!! lol
Thanks for your comments on my London pages. I LOVE the castle! In England, I would say, "Look! There's a castle!" and the reply would be... "No, that's a church!"(LOL) I would love to know some "Welsh English" if you care to share. ;-) ~Elaine~
Great intro pic! Good tips as well...
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