Wales / Cymru

Harold's Stones (also known as Trellech, Triligh or Trelleck Stones) near Trellech are three large standing stones on a 12 metre alignment, probably erected in the Bronze Age (3500 AD). The village of Trellech (tri = three, Llech = flat stone) takes its name from the stones. They are known locally as ‘Harold's Stones as they are said to have been erected by Harold, the last Saxon king, to commemorate his victory over the British in 1063. According to another legend, the stones were hurled here by the mythical giant Jack O'Kent from Mount Ysgyryd Fawr, 23 kilometres away.

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world.

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. The New Theatre was opened to the public in 1906. The first public performance was a production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. In the early years of BBC radio broadcasts in the late 1920s, performances and concerts were broadcast live from the New Theatre.

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. When the museum was founded, it had been collecting artefacts for 25 years. A predecessor institution called the Cardiff Museum of Natural History, Arts and Antiquities opened its first premises in 1882. Plans for the construction of a new building took many years before the foundation stone of the current museum building was laid in 1912. It was not fully completed until 1932.

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. When the museum was founded, it had been collecting artefacts for 25 years. A predecessor institution called the Cardiff Museum of Natural History, Arts and Antiquities opened its first premises in 1882. Plans for the construction of a new building took many years before the foundation stone of the current museum building was laid in 1912. It was not fully completed until 1932. Vincent Evans / 1896–1976 After the Blast

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. When the museum was founded, it had been collecting artefacts for 25 years. A predecessor institution called the Cardiff Museum of Natural History, Arts and Antiquities opened its first premises in 1882. Plans for the construction of a new building took many years before the foundation stone of the current museum building was laid in 1912. It was not fully completed until 1932. George Pool / 1915 - 2000 Welsh Miners Morning Shift

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. When the museum was founded, it had been collecting artefacts for 25 years. A predecessor institution called the Cardiff Museum of Natural History, Arts and Antiquities opened its first premises in 1882. Plans for the construction of a new building took many years before the foundation stone of the current museum building was laid in 1912. It was not fully completed until 1932. Cedric Morris / 1889 – 1982 Caeharris Post Office Dowlais

Cardiff is the capital and, with around 370,000 inhabitants, the most populous city in Wales. In 1081, William the Conqueror had a castle built on the remains of a Roman fort. The first mention of Cardiff dates back to 1093, when the knight Robert Fitzhamon, a follower of William, was entrusted with a fief here. Cardiff was granted city rights in the 13th century, but remained a relatively small town. In 1404, Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh leader who led a 15-year Welsh revolt against English rule in Wales, burned Cardiff to the ground and took possession of the castle. The settlement was rebuilt. In 1538, Henry VIII closed the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries of Cardiff, the remains of which were used as building materials. In the 19th century, the city experienced an unexpected growth spurt thanks to industrialisation and coal mining. The harbour was expanded and developed into the largest coal port in the world. Carousel

Rhondda Heritage Park exists on the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery as a testament to the coal mining history of the Rhondda Valleys, which until the end of the 20th century was one of the most important coal mining areas in the world. In an area only 26 km long, Rhondda alone had over 53 working collieries at one time. The earliest recorded opening and mining of a coal level was in 1790 by Dr Richard Griffiths, who was also responsible for bringing the first tram road into the Rhondda. Until the 1950s the coal industry maintained a steady level of production and employment, but since that time there has been a continuing dramatic decline. At Lewis Merthyr production came to an end in 1983. Only some 20km north lies the village of Aberfan. On 21 October 1966 there was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip, that was created on a mountain slope above the village. Heavy rain led to a build-up of water within the tip which caused it to suddenly slide downhill as a slurry, killing 116 children and 28 adults as it engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses. Near Wrexham lies Gresford. A disaster occurred there on 22 September 1934 at Gresford Colliery when an explosion and underground fire killed 261 men. Today, it is hard to believe, that the wages of those killed were only paid to their families up to the time of the explosion, which was half their shift. There were no severance payments. Over £580,000 in donations went into a relief fund. The money collected was "considered too much for men and women of the lower classes."

Rhondda Heritage Park exists on the site of the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery as a testament to the coal mining history of the Rhondda Valleys, which until the end of the 20th century was one of the most important coal mining areas in the world. In an area only 26 km long, Rhondda alone had over 53 working collieries at one time. The earliest recorded opening and mining of a coal level was in 1790 by Dr Richard Griffiths, who was also responsible for bringing the first tram road into the Rhondda. Until the 1950s the coal industry maintained a steady level of production and employment, but since that time there has been a continuing dramatic decline. At Lewis Merthyr production came to an end in 1983. Only some 20km north lies the village of Aberfan. On 21 October 1966 there was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip, that was created on a mountain slope above the village. Heavy rain led to a build-up of water within the tip which caused it to suddenly slide downhill as a slurry, killing 116 children and 28 adults as it engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses. Near Wrexham lies Gresford. A disaster occurred there on 22 September 1934 at Gresford Colliery when an explosion and underground fire killed 261 men. Today, it is hard to believe, that the wages of those killed were only paid to their families up to the time of the explosion, which was half their shift. There were no severance payments. Over £580,000 in donations went into a relief fund. The money collected was "considered too much for men and women of the lower classes." Housing near the coal mines

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. The damage was extensive. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960.

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. The damage was extensive. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960.

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960.

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960. Dilapidated churches are attractive to vandals of all kinds

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960. Dilapidated churches are attractive to vandals of all kinds According to available information, this is the grave of Sir David Mathew, who carried the standard of King Edward IV at the Battle of Towton in 1461 (Wars of the Roses).

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960. Destroyed by a bomb? Or by an iconoclasm? Both are terrible acts of vandalism.

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960. A dancer holding a pillar

Llandaff Cathedral is considered to be one of the oldest Christian sites in Great Britain. Around 560, Dyfrig is said to have founded a Christian community here. His successor was Teilo, who was followed by his nephew Euddogwy. These three Celtic saints are patrons of the cathedral. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1120 by Bishop Urban, the first bishop appointed by the Normans. From 1200 onwards, the cathedral was extended giving it a new west façade. In addition, the chapter house was built to the south of the choir around 1250, and by 1287 the Lady Chapel was added to the east which, unlike the rest of the cathedral, has largely been preserved. Severe damage was done to the church in 1400 during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. Until the Reformation the cathedral was still a pilgrimage destination, which was visited because of the tomb of Saint Teilo. However, due to the ban on pilgrimages, the diocese lost its main source of income for the maintenance of the cathedral. Bishop Blethyn notified his fellow clergymen in 1575 that he believed the cathedral to possibly be damaged beyond repair. The cathedral fell into disrepair, only the Lady Chapel continued to be used for services. During the great storm of 1703 the nave became a roofless ruin. Restoration began in 1734, but the architect wanted to build an Italian Temple in the neoclassical style within the medieval ruins. His building destroyed other parts of the medieval church, but construction was stopped in 1752. It was not until the 19th century that the diocese once again had the funds to restore the church in the neo-Gothic style. In 1857 the chancel and nave were completed again. In 1869, the restoration of the cathedral was completed with the construction of the new south-west tower, the Pritchard Tower. During WW II, the cathedral was badly damaged by German air raids on Cardiff. On 2 January 1941, an aerial mine hit the cathedral, reducing it to ruins once again. The exterior reconstruction was carried out from 1949 by George Pace, who was influenced by Le Corbusier and based the reconstruction loosely on the historical model. The reconstruction of the exterior was completed in 1957 and the interior was redesigned by 1960. The Norman portal