Cardiff Docks - Wikipedia
WEBCardiff now has three operational docks capable of handling ships of up to 35,000 tons deadweight: Queen Alexandra Dock, Roath Dock and Roath Basin. Although still owned by the port, Roath Basin is now only used as a hospitality berth, and is only accessible by vessels via Roath Dock.
30 newly unearthed photos that show how Cardiff Bay used to look
WEBApr 29, 2022 · The docks of Cardiff played one of the most important roles in the history of our country's development, the place where coal from the South Wales coalfield was brought to be shipped around...
These pictures show the remarkable transformation of Cardiff Bay
WEBNov 1, 2015 · The rapidly increasing iron and coal trade led to the construction of a number of docks during the 1830s, including the Bute West Dock, Bute East Dock, Roath Basin, Roath Dock and the Queen...
Growth of Cardiff Docks - Cardiff Bay Heritage
WEBBetween 1794 and 1913 Cardiff Docks grew to become the largest exporter of coal.
In Pictures: History of Cardiff and Penarth docklands
WEBOct 18, 2012 · About 600 photos show how the docks developed to become one of the biggest in the world. This is Cardiff's East Dock, pictured in 1884.
Cardiff Bay – photos around the old Tiger Bay and Cardiff Docks
WEBJan 4, 2012 · View of Cardiff Bay seafront, showing the Pierhead building shrouded by scaffolding. The stunning brick and terracotta building was opened in 1897 and served as the headquarters of the Cardiff Railway Company (formerly the Bute Docks Company).
'Extraordinary' 100-year-old photos of Cardiff Docks families
WEBMay 20, 2024 · A striking collection of photos depicting people from Cardiff's Docks community in the early 20th Century have been brought to life in a new project. The images, purchased by the Glamorgan...
Cardiff and The Docks - Cardiff Bay Heritage
WEBCardiff and The Docks. There was a fort in Cardiff from early Roman times with a small quay which Viking traders also used. Later the Normans built a castle on the remains of the old Roman fort. A settlement grew up and by the mid …
A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND HISTORICAL ARCHIVE OF CARDIFF
WEBThe pages within will provide you with facts and figures, the history of the suburbs, and a detailed timeline of the development of the city. Also, there is a selection of profiles on some famous 'Cardiffians' - people who have a personal connection with Cardiff.
In pictures: Remembering Tiger Bay - BBC News
WEBSep 6, 2020 · Cardiff Docks was a very busy commercial and business area as seen here in this image of James Street around 1920
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