to you the untold stories of Wales’ capital city, Cardiff and how its history and growth is unlike any other city in the world. Although Cardiff is in the top 10 biggest cities in the UK now, it hasn’t always been that way. Events such as the world wars and the industrial revolution has helped greatly to develop Cardiff from a small town to a large bustling city with attributes to rival larger cities such as London, although both London and Cardiff have grown massively in recent years each city they
Cardiff Bay Redevelopment Investigation Cardiff is a city steeped in history and has undergone many changes and influences over 1500 years; initially with the settlements of the Celts in 500BC, and over many years Cardiff became a Roman Fort and Norman stronghold. In 1810 Cardiff was just a growing village of less than 2000 inhabitants surrounded by heavily tidal marshland and fed by two rivers, the Taff and the Ely. Laying closely to the south was Butetown, located in the Parish of Saint
Agency), while others were self sort enabling me to utilise and expand on my creative, organisational and software skills. As a designer, I have assisted on a variety of publications and marketing materials for organisations such as Age Concern and Cardiff University Careers Service, furnishing me with practical design and software experience and improving my written and verbal communication skills as well as providing me with an insight into working with different types of clients. I enjoy reading
built because of the location it has been built in and its style of build. When looking at the design of Castell Morgraig, most evidence suggests that it was Welsh built. The castle's thickest wall faced South which meant they faced Normanruled Cardiff. Having a thicker wall which faced where most likely an attack would come from was a feature of medieval castles. Also, most Welsh castles were not as advanced as Norman castles, therefore a well was not found at castell Morgraig. The lack of
1800 The main industries that South Wales were dependent on since 1800 were mainly mining for coal, iron ore and limestone, manufacturing steel and labour. The main areas and ports in South Wales where the main industries were located were Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Ebbw Vale, Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot. Coal was mined locally in valleys in the large area between Ebbw Vale to Swansea. Iron ore was also mined in the area from Ebbw Vale to Aberdare, Limestone was also found and mined
The importance of visitor attraction in stimulating domestic tourism is established by the following extract from research carried out by Enjoy England. The research shows that England excellent in the providing of unspoilt country and history and Heritage. These are also products drivers for the British visiting England. The model has shown that local produce, Arts and craft (an activity), facilities for camping and caravanning, activities for children and Myths, legends and Folklores (popular culture)
The city of Cardiff in the year 1648 A.D. was actually a rather small town in Whales, with a population of around 1500, it was nowhere near being the most prominent Welsh town. Located on the coast with a river running close by, Cardiff had a small port used by fisherman mostly. This close proximity to the river and coast left Cardiff susceptible to damage from rising tides. Cardiff was a very fair town, with it's origins coming from a Roman fort by the name of Caer-Didi. This fort was abandoned
This essay focuses upon evidence gathered from people who provide good examples of ‘making and remaking’ on City Road in relation to connections and disconnections. Evaluations are drawn from the relevant Open University reading and visual resources and the essay is revised following ‘TMA 01 feedback’ (TMA FORM PT3e: TMA No 01, 2016). Nearby resident Stephen Sweetman provides examples of making and remaking on City Road, in relation to connections and disconnections between people. Disconnected
Page 9: Thornbury (New Page) Words: [500 words] Keywords Density: 2 times Keywords: Family Lawyers Thornbury, Divorce Lawyers, Business Lawyers Thornbury, Debt Recovery Lawyers Thornbury Note: One small paragraph about each keyword Highly Reliable Legal Services In Melbourne • World Renowned Family Lawyers Thornbury Services Family lawyers Thornbury deal with family related issues and relations of domestic importance. Many a times we find clients willing to settle a divorce or those issues which
Sociolinguistics LING 2150 Assessment 1 Use the census data available on Welsh to build up a picture of what happened to a chosen small area of Wales over a period for which data is available in the census. The focus of your discussion should be on the rise/fall/stability of the minority language. Try to use data about the age of speakers, and degree of literacy. For this essay, I plan to look at what has happened to the number of speakers of Welsh in both Swansea and the Lliw Valley over time
According to dictionary.com Aspiration is a strong desire to achieve something, such as success, and that’s exactly what he felt about black people and what he had hope for them. Aspiration (1936) by Aaron Douglas (1899-1979) and L 'équipe de Cardiff (The Cardiff Team) (1913) by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941) are two great painting with a positive message. Douglas and Delaunay message or goal are the same. Douglas was known as the Father of African American art, and his paintings display elements of cubism
Janet Cardiff: The Missing Voice (Case Study B) Janet Cardiff’s The Missing Voice was an audio walk that began in the Whitechapel Gallery and ended in the Liverpool Street station. It was by far the most exquisite experience in my life especially because I have never heard anything like it before. Cardiff’s piece takes you into a narrative that shifts through time and space. Seductive and intimate, Cardiff’s audio walk was something psychologically absorbing and definitely made me feel as if I
aimed at prospective ones. After receiving offer letters from Cardiff University, applicants will be contacted by an e-Buddy. E-Buddies from various majors, ages and countries will help others know about Cardiff and answer every question of the prospective students. This program will run effectively as it makes successful applicants feel welcome, closer and eager to join Cardiff community. By doing that, we can enhance the image of Cardiff among international students. As an Executive Secretary of
Naïveté “A Ghost Story” by American author Samuel L. Clemens (also known as Mark Twain) is a short story that “departs sharply from the views sanctified by critical condition. [Twain] opposes a studied perfection of plot, favors instead a loose, spontaneous development of narrative” (Feinstein 1). The story opens in an abandon building in New York, the narrator describes his flight up the stairs with creepy detail and allows the reader to simultaneously reach a sensation of relief as he arrives
Nothing is more important in the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer than freedom. Freedom plays an enormous role in the book Tom Sawyer. Whether it is people earning freedom or people not being granted it, every young boy in St. Petersburg wanted some form of freedom. The word freedom means the power to say and do what you want. Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Joe Harper are all boys seeking freedom. Freedom is the key reason the boys run away to Jackson Island. Freedom is one of the main themes
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There is an ancient custom which survives to give gifts and money on New Year’s Day however nowadays it is more customary to give bread and cheese. Many people go to the Cardiff City Center where they can enjoy live music, catering, ice-skating, funfairs and fireworks. Many of the celebrations take place at Cardiff Castle and Cardiff City Hall. In Wales in Mountain Ash in the Cynon Valley every New Year’s Eve an annual 5 kilometer running road race called the Nos Galan Road Race in held. This race
highest grade 5. My qualification has already been sent to UK NARIC and the Statement of Compability will arrive to you shortly at the beginning of September. I am applying for this course because I have always wanted to be a psychologist and the Cardiff Metropolitan University can provide my next step to do so. My motivation is based on two things. Firstly, I really want to help other people as much as I can. The understanding of human behaviour is the key for me to help others improve their well-being
laws on all matters in the 20 subjects in Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and can be seen as another step towards the “independence” of Wales (Government of Wales Act 2006, 2012). While such a transfer of power from Westminster to Cardiff is in the best interest of Wales, total independence from the UK would result in dire financial, economic, political and identity problems. Wikipedia defines independence as “a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population
To tourists, Britain presents itself as full of tradition and pride in history. People from outside Britain believe it to be a land of red telephone booths, guards in fuzzy hats, tartan-clad bagpipe players, and double-decker buses. People imagine a strict adherence to tradition: pausing for afternoon tea, always stopping for a good lunch of fish and chips, and declaring “God save the Queen!” However, tourist Britain is not all tradition. Modern technology, ideas, and innovation have percolated into