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Cardiff Docks were developed during the late 1830s by the 2nd Marquess of Bute, and were enlarged in the 1880s and again in the early 1900s.

The old hump-backed bridge carried the main road from Cardiff to Swansea over the River Thaw, which at this point is merely a stream meandering to the sea at Cardiff Bay.

One of the best preserved examples of a Norman motte and keep can be seen inside the grounds of Cardiff Castle.

Originally constructed in the 1830s Cardiff Union Workhouse was the first significant public building of the Canton/Riverside area.

At this time Cardiff was a city slowly emerging from the austerity of the immediate post war era.

Opened by the Queen in 1993 the Cardiff International Arena is described by its owners as the 'complete venue'.

Major improvements in transport facilities around 1890 put the industries of Barry and Cardiff in easy reach for the first time.

The first Norman castle is thought to have been built in Cardiff in c1081 on the site of a previous Welsh fortification.

The land, along with 150 acres of Bute Park, would generously supplement the fifth Marquess' 'gift' of Cardiff Castle to its citizens.

With blissful symmetry the horizon here is occupied by Cardiff Castle - the iconic home of the Bute family, facilitators of the modern city and much of its wealth.

Penarth has achieved status both as a sought-after suburb of Cardiff and also as a summer resort.

Penarth has achieved status both as a sought-after suburb of Cardiff and also as a summer resort.

Behind the solid First World War Memorial is the Cardiff Arms, a public house often used for wedding reception that is still a popular watering hole today.

Roath Park is one of many formal parks that punctuate Cardiff's inner districts; it is skilfully designed and possesses features of interest to all classes of the public, and it was, and is, highly

It was to Cardiff Castle that Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, was brought after his defeat at Tinchebrai in 1106, having made war on both William Rufus and Henry I.

Cardiff has a perfect Edwardian Civic Centre, precise in scale and scope.

Formed in 1882 in Cardiff, it is still a family-owned concern with its own retail outlet in the city.

Houses in Park Avenue were in great demand by professional people who work took them to Cardiff - like the Parade, the nearness of Barry Station and the view over the Old Harbour were great incentives

Seemingly indifferent to its position beside the busy thoroughfare connecting Cardiff and Cowbridge, Church Hall House (pictured) stands testament to a romanticised Victorian vision of a pre-industrial

Wealthy individuals, Cardiff Corporation, miners' subscriptions and even the church collection plate all contributed to its upkeep.

The retention of mature trees has helped soften the vast expanse of new paving whilst the construction of new retail premises (right) underlines Cardiff's status as one of Britain's foremost

The River Taff is meandering out to sea in Cardiff Bay in this scene, and in the foreground is a most congenial crescent of well- proportioned Victorian middle-class residences.

This was a present from the King of Italy to Sir Thomas Morel, the Mayor of Cardiff.

From Portishead there was a year-round steamer service to Cardiff and Newport and summer sailings to Ilfracombe.