Cardiff Remembered
**When did Buffalo Bill visit Cardiff?**
How did the legendary Billy the Seal come to be a resident of Victoria Park?
Where was the Continental Waxworks?
All these questions and many more besides are answered in the pages of this book. Humour and sacrifice, glory and tragedy combine to form a fascinating history of this great, multi-faceted city.
In his selection of stories and memories of Cardiff’s past, author Brian Lee relates countless tales and shared experiences. Some may be familiar to modern Cardiffians but most are skilfully transformed from hazy recollection into fresh and intriguing insight.
Past street scenes in such places as The Hayes, Queen Street and Kingsway are brought vividly to life. We visit pubs, parks, swimming baths and race tracks, encountering on the way some of the many characters who have added such colour to Cardiff’s history. Notable events such as the opening of the Civic Centre in Cathays Park or the Empire Games are explored in depth as are many of the lost customs that once formed part of the way of life for Cardiff people.
More than a hundred old photographs help complete the picture by illustrating several topics in what is certain to be a worthwhile and rewarding read.