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Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square
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Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square
Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square give a splendid birds eye view of the city. 8th July 1968
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Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21844275
© Mirrorpix
Butetown Cardiff Construction Urban 1968
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Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square give a splendid bird's eye view of the city. This photograph, taken on the 8th of July 1968, transports us back to the vibrant streets of 20th century Wales. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the urban landscape transforming before our eyes. The towering structure rises majestically amidst the bustling neighborhood, its skeletal frame reaching for the sky. The construction site is alive with activity as workers diligently shape and mold this architectural marvel that will soon become home to many. The scene captures both progress and potential; it symbolizes a growing cityscape eager to embrace modernity while preserving its rich heritage. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, we can almost hear the sounds of hammers pounding against steel and smell fresh concrete mingling with whispers of anticipation. Butetown comes alive through this lens: narrow streets lined with quaint houses juxtaposed against an emerging skyline. It is a testament to human ambition and resilience—a reminder that cities are ever-evolving organisms shaped by dreams turned into reality. This photograph serves as a portal to another era—a glimpse into Cardiff's past when change was palpable in every brick laid and every beam erected. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come while honoring those who built our present.
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