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Synopsis
From the 1860s, residents of the town were commenting sadly on the rapid changes that were taking place, and at least one local artist found a ready market for his views of disappearing landmarks. What those long gone residents would think of the Cardiff of today one can only imagine. This compelling book doesn’t contain any artist’s impressions – things have moved along a bit since then – but a selection of fascinating old photographs paired with modern ones taken from the same spot as those photographers of a century or so ago. Many of Cardiff’s landmark buildings have been demolished, luckily many also remain and are still recognisable.
Younger readers will be able to visit places of entertainment, work and worship that their parents or grandparents have told them about, while for older readers it will be a real walk down Memory Lane.
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Synopsis
Great cities change almost as you look at them. And the people who live in them change too. Cardiff Then and Now captures those changes in a compelling book from whose pages the streetscapes, buildings and people of a bygone era stare out. Many of the buildings, of course, remain, although perhaps now put to a different use. Nonetheless, they are recognisable, even if the people and the traffic around them have changed. Other scenes are hardly recognisable at all. The buildings have gone, sometimes to be replaced by new ones, sometimes to be replaced by nothing except a sprawling space.
About the Author
Born and bred in Cardiff, author and freelance writer Brian Lee has published21 books on the history of Cardiff as well as numerous magazine and newspaper articles. Freelance motoring journalist Amanda Harveyis alsoCardiff born and bred. In this, her second title, she joins forces with her father and local historian Brian Lee in compiling "Cardiff Then & Now." Amanda is currently the features editor at "Minor Monthly," the best-selling international magazine for Morris Minor enthusiasts worldwide."
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- PublisherBreedon Books Publishing Co Ltd
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1859832539
- ISBN 13 9781859832530
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages160
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