Who is the miner hidden in Cardiff’s Queen Street? The statue of a miner unveiled in 1998 presents the image of hardworking miners. It is located in the Coal Exchange, which is a historic building that played an important role in the coal trade in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Robert Thomas is a sculptor who created this bronze statue. It is a important symbol in the centre of the city. It is represents the hard work and contributions […]...
Statue honours Sir Tasker Watkins, memorizing his remarkable contributions to Britain. Tasker Watkins was born in 18 November, 1918. He was the president of Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004. He also served in the British Army during the World War Two. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest award of courage in facing the enemy. The statue of Sir Tasker Watkins is located outside the Principality Stadium, in the city centre of Cardiff. The statue is nine […]...
The Falkland people gave the rock as a gift to Wales to remember those heroes who fight for freedom. The statue of Falkland Memorial located in Wales National War Memorial Park, Cardiff, was created in 2007 by the Wales branch of the South Atlantic Medal Association. In 1982, the Falkland Islands were occupied by Argentine forces. Later a British Task Force was prompted to be dispatched to the South Atlantic to reclaim the rights of British. The liberation of the […]...
Betty Campbell born on 6 November 1934 was the first black head teacher and a Welsh community activist. The statue was unveiled in 2021, made by sculptor Eve Lewis and is in Central Square. She was an important leader in the fight for social justice, equality and even described as “a true pioneer” by the former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones for her contribution to education as well as the black community. Campbell was dedicated to education and worked […]...
The Statue of Alliance is a 25-metre- high sculpture in Cardiff city centre, Wales. It is created by Parisian installation artist Jean-Bernard Metais. The Statue of Alliance is conducted by an arrow and a hoop, and this kind of design seems to support a balance. The hoop is filled with phosphorescent liquid which is submerged below the pavement which is translated to make it rise and fall with the tides of the Bristol Channel. Quoting a sentence from a famous […]...
In Cardiff Bay stands a life size statue of a coal miner. This small symbol reminds the people of Cardiff about the coal mining history of this great city. It is hard to imagine Cardiff as anything but the cosmopolitan city we see today. In the 19th and early 20th Century, Cardiff was one of the largest coal-exporting ports in the world. This statue pays tribute to the journey of the coal from the mine (“the pit”) to the docks […]...
The statue at Cardiff Bay is honouring Ivor Novello for his remarkable progress in the entertainment industry. Ivor Novello was born in 1893 at Cardiff, Wales. He was a Welsh actor, composer, singer and dramatist. He was the most famous British entertainer in the first half of the 20th century. He belonged to a musical family, and he started his career in music. He produced music during the world wars which made him famous. In the 1920s, he started doing […]...
A Tribute to Maritime Sacrifice and Resilience The Merchant Seafarers War Memorial, located in front of the Welsh Parliament at Cardiff Bay, Wales, stands as a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of those who served at sea during wartimes. Positioned near the water’s edge, the statue overlooks the bustling marina and the iconic Norwegian Church, creating a scenic backdrop that enhances its significance. Unveiled in 2005, the memorial features a hull structure resembling a ship lying on the […]...
Who is the mystery girl in the Gorsedd Gardens in the Welsh capital Cardiff. And I hear she has a lot to say. The Girl statue was created in 1964 by the Welsh artist Robert Thomas. This life-sized bronze statue portrays a young girl who is in a playful and carefree pose. She is sculpted in a lifelike form. She embodies the essence of youth and innocence. The sculpture is popular landmark in the city. The piece is admired by […]...
Cardiff is one of the wettest cities in the UK. But this year it got even more rain than usual, which has left people vulnerable....
These car parks are popular because of their two-hours-free policy, but Cardiff Council says it will end in winter....
In November the school introduced a policy which denied them access to the teacher pension scheme....
In 2021, plans were put in place by Cardiff Council to demolish Maindy Velodrome as part of an extension project for Cathays High....
Nearly four thousand junior doctors were working in Wales as of June 2023. The strikes saw over three thousand of them withdraw their labour from hospitals and GP surgeries across the country....
Clive Street and Ferry Road near IKEA frequently flood when it rains. People in Grangetown say this poses a public safety hazard....
The Bay Art Gallery in Butetown is re-establishing itself as a leading independent artists’ space with the opening of their new exhibition “Silent Revolution”....
A study conducted by the State Nature of Patnership last year says Wales might lose 18% of its native species....
Anytime Fitness gym on Windsor Road in Penarth shut down abruptly earlier this month. A wine business nearby has applied to the Vale of Glamorgan Council for planning permission to take over the site....
Starting April 6, 2024, recycling in the workplace will change. This includes all businesses, charitable organizations and the public sector, which will now be required to separate their waste for recycling. ...
The street in front of their house is covered by water that no one can walk through....
Reported theft in charity shops jumped in Wales by 36 percent compared to 32 percent in England....
Cardiff’s “Swifties” have lost hundreds of pounds by falling prey to ticket scams on social media platforms....
The challenges faced by the hospitality industry escalates as The Grand Bar and Kitchen in the City Centre announces it is closing....
Public libraries in Cardiff are losing nearly half a million pounds in this year’s council budget....
A project to build social housing at the junction of Cowbridge Road and Lower Cathedral Road has been put on hold after residents and business owners have set up a petition against it....
Nine months after it was due to open, the Victorian dock feeder canal has been reclaimed. It had been covered for seventy years....
Unlike traditional programmes that focus only on the physical aspect, the Man V Fat club recognises the crucial role of mental health in achieving long-term weight loss....
The flooded pavements that have existed in Clare Road for many years have caused great inconvenience to people’s lives....
Plans for a multi-million-pound renovation of Cardiff Central Market have been revealed...
Whilst restricting the use of plastics in Wales is good for the environment, it also has an impact on business....