Civic pride

In the late 19th century, Cardiff was attempting to gain city status and the elders decided to go on a building spree. A fine set of civic buildings were constructed near the castle.



100 years later, it was the same story, but this time down in the bay and as a way of restoring not just civic but national pride. (And to provide a set for the resurrected -- or should that be regenerated? -- Dr Who. It was slightly disconcerting to walk along seemingly familiar streets, only to realize that you remembered them from the 2005 Dr Who Crimbo special.) Another impressive job.





It's all very sparkly.