Examples of the old Cardiff Arms found around Cardiff.
Collecting examples of the "Villa Cardiff" arms has become somewhat of an obsession! #VillaCardiff
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Examples of the old Cardiff Arms found around Cardiff.
Collecting examples of the "Villa Cardiff" arms has become somewhat of an obsession! #VillaCardiff
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Cardiff became the capital of Wales 70 years ago this month. The Home Secretary, Gwilym Lloyd George, announced the decision on December 20, 1955.
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A collage of images depicting the old Cardiff Arms.
Villa Cardiff - I've published three articles on this subject and haven't even got to my postcard collection yet.
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I'm still digging through old newspapers and taking pictures around Cardiff.
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Old sign marking the opening of Cardiff Market in 1891.
I had some time in Cardiff today so I looked around the market for any more "Villa Cardiff" examples.
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I can't believe I nearly missed this sign on the stairs!
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A collection of images featuring the old Cardiff coat of arms and text, "Villa Cardiff".
In February I continued my research into the old Cardiff Arms.
The Cardiff Arms is a coat of arms featuring a shield, mural crown and slogan, “Villa Cardiff”.
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This is an ongoing deep dive into the history of the "Cardiff Arms".
I've collated some fascinating examples of its use and history.
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