A Dark History of Cardiff - Mark Rees - Books - Amberley Publishing - 9781398131088 - July 15, 2027
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Mark Rees
A Dark History of Cardiff

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Cardiff’s history isn’t all modern development and gleaming waterfronts. Beneath its bustling streets lies a darker past, filled with tales of crime, punishment, superstition, and suffering. A Dark History Cardiff uncovers the city’s more sinister side, from the horrors of Victorian workhouses to the grim legacy of the city’s prisons and the Bute family’s haunted buildings.

The rise of Cardiff as a coal and steel powerhouse came at a great cost, with miners enduring brutal conditions and untold tragedies. Plague and disease ravaged the city, leaving a legacy of fear and desperation. But it’s not just the old industries that cast a shadow over Cardiff – it’s the eerie stories that still haunt its streets.

This book is a journey through the city’s dark past, exploring its criminal underworld, mysterious disappearances, and the chilling tales of those who lived – and died – in its darkest corners. Along the way, you’ll find places where the past is still very much alive, from its notorious asylums to its crumbling castles. Step into Cardiff’s shadowy history and discover a side of the city you may never have imagined.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
To be released July 15, 2027
ISBN13 9781398131088
Publishers Amberley Publishing
Pages 96
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 10 mm   ·   197 g   (Weight (estimated))

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