I did see on a Cardiff Facebook page the old Firestation in Westgate street which looked an impressive building, which has been replaced by that monstrosity of a car par which is without doubt the worst building in Cardiff.
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I did see on a Cardiff Facebook page the old Firestation in Westgate street which looked an impressive building, which has been replaced by that monstrosity of a car par which is without doubt the worst building in Cardiff.
Apart from the canal, which I'd love to see back, the arch between St Mary St and High St looked pretty cool.
The Monico, Rhiwbina. Block of flats there now.
Sophia Gardens Pavilion - a dump but some great concerts
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ju..._Zo5hTC88GJEM:
Here you go. There was also one on Kinsway too.
I can remember the old Queen Street station was a formidable looking Victorian station which was just flattened and feel aced with a soul less monstrosity that is more of a glorified portakabin.Cardiff council planning at its most inept.
I don't no, maybe they should have chucked the Welsh Assembly in there instead of that weird looking thing down the bay? Being serious though, the worlds first million pound check was signed in there. The deals that went on in that place probably had a big part in keeping the Brit empire rolling. And as for upmarket..... How you supposed to get your freak on with the bridesmaid when you got Shirley bassey starring at you lol I'd rather the place be upmarket apartments. Would make a great masonic type place where they do secret handshakes and sacrifice goats. What you reckon?
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In surprised no one has mentioned the red house pub, down on the pointe. Anyone remember that place?
The Hip'po club. Bogiez
For me, it has to be the old Capitol Theatre, Queen Street. Although it was before my time, the stories from this place are incredible and was the go to gig venue for the biggest acts in the world during the 60s, with The Beatles being top of the pile.
It went from this:
http://i4.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyl...CAPITOL_01.jpg
To this
http://i1.walesonline.co.uk/incoming...JS35374233.jpg
WTF?!
(there is also a photo of the original in a very sad and derelict state but I can't seem to find it now)
Not knocked down but now flats, The Grosvenor
Some great pictures of Cardiff buildings no longer in existence.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifesty...ardiff-9490961
My favourite was the huge building that housed the YMCA on station terrace in town, can't find much about it on the net though.
Who remembers 3 of my families outlets? Cowbridge Rd East, Cowbridge Rd West and the bottom of Lansdown Rd.?
Central Boys Club - I put the alarm in there 30 years ago it was an iconic place for many Cardiff Kids.
Empire Pool - Demolished in the name of Rugby.
Guildford Crescent swimming baths - I learned to swim here.