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| − | '''Cardiff''' (Welsh: '''Caerdydd''') is the largest city in [[Wales]], and has been the capital of Wales since 1955. It was previously the county town of [[Glamorgan]], and subsequently of [[South Glamorgan]]. It is now a unitary authority, as the City and County of Cardiff. The City of Cardiff now includes the cathedral town of [[Llandaff]]. Cardiff grew considerably in the 19th century as a port for the export of Welsh coal. The Cardiff Bay area has been much | + | '''Cardiff''' (Welsh: '''Caerdydd''') is the largest city in [[Wales]], and has been the capital of Wales since 1955. It was previously the county town of [[Glamorgan]], and subsequently of [[South Glamorgan]]. It is now a unitary authority, as the City and County of Cardiff. The City of Cardiff now includes the cathedral town of [[Llandaff]]. Cardiff grew considerably in the 19th century as a port for the export of Welsh coal. The Cardiff Bay area has been much redeveloped since 1990. |
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Revision as of 18:31, 25 June 2013
Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is the largest city in Wales, and has been the capital of Wales since 1955. It was previously the county town of Glamorgan, and subsequently of South Glamorgan. It is now a unitary authority, as the City and County of Cardiff. The City of Cardiff now includes the cathedral town of Llandaff. Cardiff grew considerably in the 19th century as a port for the export of Welsh coal. The Cardiff Bay area has been much redeveloped since 1990.
LGBT History
The LGBT Excellence Centre is based in Cardiff.
Cardiff Mardi Gras is held in September.
Rodney Berman was formerly leader of Cardiff City Council.
The Kings Cross, Cardiff was a long-established gay pub.
Cardiff Lions is a local gay rugby team.
Cardiff Mardi Gras for 2013 is being held in the Millennium Stadium.[1]
