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.
New Years Eve in Cardiff
CARDIFF, WALES: New Years Eve in Cardiff, Wales. The countries that make up the UK have differing covid measures in place over the festive period. In Scotland, a maximum of 500 people can attend outdoor events where physical distancing of one metre is in place meaning the traditional Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations have been canceled. The rule-of-six in regulated premises, such as bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres, was reintroduced in Wales on Boxing Day along with the closure of nightclubs. In England, the government has not introduced any new measures. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
"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
Skewen Flood in Neath Port Talbot
SKEWEN, WALES - JANUARY 29: Serious flooding was caused by a mine shaft "blow out" during Storm Christoph. Approximately 80 people were evacuated from their homes as water rushed the village of Skewen in Neath Port Talbot.
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Black Lives Matter protest
Protest outside Cardiff Castle in response to the death of George Floyd on May 31, 2020, in Cardiff, Wales. African-American George Floyd, 46, died in police custody after being arrested outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Footage of the arrest shows a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on George Floyd’s neck while he was pinned to the floor. The death has lead to protests across the US.
PPE Flight from Cambodia lands at Cardiff Airport
CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 1: A shipment of PPE from Hangzhou, China, arrives at Cardiff Airport on May 1, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. The plane is understood to contain 460,000 fluid-resistant gowns and follows a delivery of of 200,000 items of PPE from Cambodia earlier this week. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who returned to Downing Street this week after recovering from Covid-19, said the country needed to continue its lockdown measures to avoid a second spike in infections.
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.
Welsh Independence march - press photography
CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 11: Thousands take part in the first ever march for Welsh independence from City Hall to the Hayes on May 11, 2019 in Cardiff, Wales. Organisers of the march, All Under One Banner, have said the debate around Wales' future has intensified' after the UK voted to leave the European Union.
Storm Freya
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)
Field of Remembrance - press photography
CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 09: Field of Remembrance at Cardiff Castle on November 9, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. This Sunday marks 100 years since the signing of the armistice on November 11, 1918, ending the First World War between the Allies and Germany.
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.
Fire service train at Bristol Airport - editorial photography
The fire service train in tackling aircraft fires at Bristol Airport in Bristol, England, UK.
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.
Great Brick Safari
The Great Brick Safari at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, South Wales. Created by LEGO® Certified Professional building company bright-bricks.com.