Stuart’s Photography

Cardiff’s magnificent civic centre, at Cathays Park, is built on land sold to the city of Cardiff in 1898 (Cardiff was not a city at the time). Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the Clock Tower atop City Hall, completed in 1904 (the year Cardiff was granted city status).

Today, the clock tower isn’t just a popular subject for passing photographers. It’s also very popular with wildlife enthusiasts, as a pair of peregrine falcons have made the tower their home. Wander past, and you’re likely to see groups with their cameras and binoculars trained on the tower in the hope of catching a sight of these magnificent predators.

References

• http://www.cardiffcityhall.com/CH_history_e.htm
• http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/peregrines/

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About The Author

Stuart currently lives in South Wales, where his main photography project is to investigate the post-industrial landscapes of what was once the world's most important industrial complex, before it disappears forever.

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About The Author

Stuart currently lives in South Wales, where his main photography project is to investigate the post-industrial landscapes of what was once the world's most important industrial complex, before it disappears forever.