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Photos show the huge differences in Cardiff in just four decades
Cardiff
A lot has changed in Cardiff over the last 40 years as these pictures prove
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The New Year that became one of the deadliest in Cardiff's history
Second World War
It was the darkest night of the Second World War for Cardiff with 165 killed, hundreds more injured, and thousands left homeless after the Luftwaffe wiped out whole streets in a revenge attack
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How Cardiff looked 50 years ago in 1973
Cardiff
A lot can change in five years let alone 50. Here we go back to 1973 and see how life was back then
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The Italian who walked to Wales to open a cafe and his great-granddaughter who is continuing her family's legacy
Swansea
It was the first of many Conti's Cafes
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Champers: The '80s Swansea pub that became the centre of the city's gay scene, then vanished amidst tears
Swansea
Owner Julie Williamson insists it was just an ordinary bar where everyone was welcome as long as they respected everyone else, but it also saw some extraordinary times and has lived long in the memory
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Inside the abandoned railway tunnels in the valleys and the stories behind them
Pontypridd
They are a forgotten piece of Welsh history
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The decaying remains of a Welsh quarry abandoned decades ago
Brecon Beacons
The limestone quarry at Penwyllt has been left in disrepair for many years
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The most explosive Christmas soap storylines from Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale
Christmas TV
From divorce to plane crashes, some of Soapland's best storylines take place over the festive season
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The frozen-in-time cruise ship docked on the Welsh coast that's not moved in decades
Welsh history
It used to be the height of silver service sophistication while it was sealed shut with dozens of arcade games aboard. But The Duke of Lancaster's future could be in trouble, its owners fear
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The fascinating changes to Newport since Google first toured the city in 2008
Newport
Newport has seen quite a few big changes since the Google car's first visit in 2008
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The adorable letters children wrote to Santa at Christmas decades ago
Nostalgia
From socks without holes to Tom Jones - wonderful messages kids sent Father Christmas have been unearthed from the archives
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Take a trip through Cadbury's Christmas past with rare unearthed photos of treats through the decades
Nostalgia
Recognise any of these old favourites?
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Is there life after Gogglebox? From politics to Celebs Go Dating, what happened to former stars of Channel 4 show
Gogglebox
With the 10th anniversary approaching, the Gogglebox cast has seen some big changes over the years
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The abandoned valleys train station and what remains of it
Church Village
It is hard to imagine that there was a train station in the area that has now completely overgrown
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The Welshman who died at 29 after blowing £43million on clothes, pink poodles and cars that billowed perfume
Welsh history
He lived fast and died young
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The all-time great TV comedy duos including a few you've definitely forgotten
Entertainment
From Morecambe & Wise and The Two Ronnies to more recent duos like Ant & Dec, there are so many comedy duos that have made us laugh over the years
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The fascinating changes to Swansea since Google first toured the city in 2008
Swansea
It's been almost 15 years since Street View began and now acts as a time capsule of our past
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The fascinating changes to Cardiff since Google first toured the city in 2008
Cardiff
Not only does Google Maps help us find where we wish to go but it also highlights the enormous changes that have taken place throughout the city centre
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33 photos that capture the fun and community spirit when snow fell in Wales in the '80s
Wales weather
The snow's back and, for many, it'll bring back memories of winters past
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Fascinating photos unearthed of Newport hit by snow nearly 40 years ago
Newport
Do you remember the snow of 1985?
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Our favourite '80s & '90s kids' TV presenters and where they are now
BBC
Have you ever wondered what the likes of Timmy Mallett, Gaz Top and others look like now? Then look no further
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The 150-year-old abandoned tunnel that runs alongside major road
Nostalgia
If you've been along the Glynneath to Hirwaun section of the A465 then you'll have driven near the now-disused Pencaedrain tunnel
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The most wanted Christmas presents of the decade - in the 1920s
Nostalgia
A lot has changed over the past century and, unsurprisingly, that includes what people would have loved to get for Christmas
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16 pictures of all that remains of the old Cowbridge to Aberthaw railway line
Cowbridge
With the line closing to passengers back in 1930 not much remains of the old Cowbridge to Aberthaw line
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Pink announces huge 2024 Cardiff show
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There is a special message from the singer herself for the Welsh fans
The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
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School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
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The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
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