The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation was set up in April 1987 to regenerate the 1,100 hectares of old derelict docklands of Cardiff and Penarth. It was part of the British government’s Urban Development Programme to regenerate particularly deprived and run-down areas of British inner cities. How has Cardiff Bay changed? Today, the Cardiff docklands area …
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HMS Severn is a River-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy. Named after the River Severn, the ship is the first to bear the name in 56 years. HMS Severn (P282) History United Kingdom Length 79.5 m (260 ft 10 in) Beam 13.5 m (44 ft 3 in) Draught 3.8 m (12 ft 6 …
The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is situated along the northern edge of the lake, on the site of a former salt marsh. Cardiff Bay. Cardiff Bay Welsh: Bae Caerdydd The Bay Dialling code 029 UK Parliament Cardiff South and Penarth Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament Cardiff South and Penarth Is Cardiff Wales by the sea? …
During the Civil War, King Charles I seizes Cardiff Castle from Philip Herbert, a supporter of Parliament’s cause. The King stays at the castle on at least one occasion. Who ruled Cardiff Castle? Cardiff Castle remained in the hands of Richard’s son, Henry and Henry’s daughter, Anne until 1449. When Anne died, it passed by …
Pajtim Tana Hasa. Owned by Pajtim Tana Hasa and led by award-winning head bartender Max Hayward, Lab 22 is described by the awards judges as a “unique space in every sense of the word” and it “offers a scientific approach to its cocktails, incorporating a wow factor into every drink mixed, shaken or poured”. Who …
It was built as part of the Cathays Park civic centre development and opened in October 1906. Built of Portland stone, it is an important early example of the Edwardian Baroque style. City Hall, Cardiff. Cardiff City Hall Designated 25 January 1966 Reference no. 13744 Town or city Cardiff Country Wales What is the oldest …
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The goat is the official mascot for the Regimental Mascot of 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh, and took part in the historic proceedings on Sunday, September 11. Prior to the Proclamation, 26 men from the regiment marched alongside Shenkin from City Hall to the Castle. Why is there a goat at Cardiff Castle? The goat …
Castle, High Street, and Duke Street arcades were built in the late Victorian era between 1882 and 1902 while Royal Arcade opened even earlier in 1858. How old is Castle Arcade in Cardiff? Sitting on the opposite side of Cardiff’s High Street facing High Street & Duke Arcades, Castle Arcade was constructed between 1882 and …
(UCAS deadline). We check you have at least the minimum grades we ask for. We look at your personal statement and reference. We look at your exam results and predicted grades. Do universities accept you based on predicted grades? A predicted grade is the grade of qualification an applicant’s school or college believes they’re likely …
Economy of Wales Cardiff Bay in Cardiff: Wales’s capital city Currency Pound sterling (GBP) Statistics GDP £77.5billion (2019) GDP growth 2.7% (2019) Is Cardiff a wealthy city? A new prosperity index has listed Cardiff as the 7th most affluent city in the UK. The index, produced by Barclays bank, has taken into account a number …
