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Now a fresh water lagoon with a fairly constant water level fed by the rivers... (more)

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The lack of water cascading down the Water Tower in this picture gives good,... (more)

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People enjoying the day at Cardiff Bay watching Jet Ski Stunts

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Speed boat races past the St. Davids Hotel and Spa in Cardiff Bay

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Looking across to the Oil refinery at Cardiff Bay with the tide out

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The western end of the Cardiff Bay Barrage and the locks can be seen at the upper left.

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Looking across the tidal mouth of Cardiff bay just outside the barrage towards... (more)

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Looking across one of the wild flower gardens towards the St. Davids Hotel and... (more)

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The start of the footpath from The Barrage towards Cardiff Bay

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The west end of the reserve that was created following the construction of the... (more)

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This wildlife reserve of about 20 acres was created following the construction... (more)

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With the Cardiff Bay Barrage and Penarth Head in the distance.

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The water bus is a scheduled boat service across Cardiff bay connecting Penarth... (more)

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The semi-tropical plants look a bit out of place at the northeastern end of the... (more)

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GC32 catamarans preparing for the Extreme Sailing Series races in Cardiff Bay... (more)

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With the wind in their sails. Boats from China and Portugal. The Pink Hut... (more)

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A race underway.

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Lined up for the off. The countries taking part are, from left to right, Oman,... (more)

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Getting ready for a race.

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Preparing for racing.

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Boats at moorings prior to the racing.

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A view of the Pier head and Y Senedd at Cardiff Bay

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This prominent Victorian building in Cardiff Bay was the headquarters of the... (more)

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This is the stop at the northeastern end of Cardiff Bay Barrage, near to the... (more)

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One wonders where the spring guns and tank traps are. The cycle and foot path... (more)

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Cardiff Bay Railway Station opened in 1840 and was designed by Isambard Kingdom... (more)

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These Victorian terraced houses once looked out over the mudflats of a tidal... (more)

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The hotel is situated on the edge of the bay with the wetlands adjacent towards... (more)

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This is the view over Cardiff Bay from the former dock master's office in... (more)

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The approach channel to the entrance to Cardiff Bay at the barrage with Penarth... (more)

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View across Cardiff Bay to the Pierhead building

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GC32 catamaran, INEOS team, preparing for the forthcoming Extreme Sailing Series... (more)

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Children play in the summer sun outside the Wales Millennium Centre.

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Across the marina at Cardiff Bay towards St. Davids Hotel and Spa

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Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve. Taken from the end of the boardwalk... (more)

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The Pierhead Building Link , built in 1897,... (more)

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Cardiff Bay - national flags and 3 letter country codes set out the night before... (more)

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Sculpture in Tacoma Square, Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay, by the late John Clinch... (more)

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Plaza in Cardiff Bay named after Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl, formerly the... (more)

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Built by the Norwegian seafarers' mission, Sjømannskirken, in 1868, the... (more)

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A 5* star hotel with great views over the bay.

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The white church looks out of place here. It was originally a church but is now... (more)

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The bridge carries the roadway, part of the Wales Coast Path, over the exit of... (more)

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Repair/maintenance to one of the five sluices which maintain the water level in the bay.

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A bronze sculpture representing the people who lived and worked in the area in... (more)

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Commemorative plaque (2000) for Bute Avenue. Behind is a "bendy bus",... (more)

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