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House of Fraser closes after 158 years - press photography

House of Fraser, previously the Howells department store, has been a retail landmark in St Mary Street, Cardiff, for more than 150 years. It was established by James Howell in 1865 and acquired by the House of Fraser group in 1972. It closed for the final time on March 26, 2023, and is now set to be redeveloped into a multi-use space including retail, office and food and drink units.

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"Reclaim These Streets" protest at Cardiff Police Station

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Protestors hold signs outside Cardiff Bay police station during a protest on March 15, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. Labour has announced it will oppose a new law handing police greater powers to crack down on protests amid anger at the way officers broke up a vigil for Sarah Everard where some women were handcuffed and arrested. Sarah Everard, 33, disappeared after walking home from a friend's house on March 3. Wayne Couzens, 48, has been charged with the 33-year-old's kidnap and murder

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February - Daily Life in Wales

More coronavirus images from South Wales in February - archive.matt-horwood.com

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Police carry out COVID-19 travel checks in Penarth, Wales

PENARTH, WALES - FEBRUARY 07: Police perform COVID-19 travel checks at the entrance to Penarth Marina on February 07, 2021 in Penarth, Wales.

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V.E day in Wales

Wales commemorates the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) with a pared-back rota of events due to the coronavirus lockdown. On May 8th, 1945 the Allied Forces of World War II celebrated the formal acceptance of surrender of Nazi Germany.

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Storm Freya

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PORTHCAWL, WALES - MARCH 3: Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Freya on March 3 at Porthcawl, Wales. The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind and have warned of the potential for large waves and spray at coastal locations. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

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Replica cemetery at Cardiff Castle to mark centenary of Amistice

CARDIFF, WALES - OCTOBER 28: A general view of a replica war cemetery to mark the Armistice centenary at Cardiff Castle on October 28, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. The installation aims to give visitors an insight into some of the 23,000 CWGC sites around the world with the 330 headstones representing more than 30,000 Welsh men and women who gave their lives during the First World War. Each headstone at the replica Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery signifies 100 Welsh war casualties and features an inscription and badge to show the various regiments and divisions of soldiers who did not return home.

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Discovery of Witches UK premiere

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Pride Cymru 2018

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River Taff

A swan surrounded by litter in the River Taff in Cardiff, Wales.

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Snow in Cardiff, South Wales - press photography

Snow in South Wales as the Beast from the East hits the UK again. The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for snow.

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Cardiff Bay, South Wales

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A boy rides his scooter at sunset at Cardiff Bay, South Wales. Forecasters have predicted the coldest March in 5 years.

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Storm Eleanor

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Waves crash against the harbour wall at Porthcawl, Wales, during Storm Eleanor. The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for gusts of up to 80mph and a warning of large waves in coastal areas.

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Prince Charles visits Castell Coch

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Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales meets Father Christmas during a visit to Castell Coch to learn about the castle's history, refurbishment and programme of community activities on December 8, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Matthew Horwood)

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Recent headshot/portrait photography

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Storm Brian

Waves crash against the harbour wall during Storm Brian at Porthcawl, South Wales. The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind and have warned of the potential for large waves and spray at coastal locations.

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