Cardiff at War

Rare footage of Cardiff during World War II. Though not as badly hit by bombing as cities such as Swansea, Plymouth, London and Coventry, parts of Cardiff sustained heavy bombing because of its docks and munitions factories. However, even Llandaff Cathedral got hit and was second only to Coventry Cathedral in the scale of damage. However, unlike Coventry it was restored not rebuilt. In this clip is footage of visits by the King and Queen as well as Churchill to the city.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Cardiff
• World
• War
• Two
• blitz
• Royal
• family
• Churchill
• Llandaff
• Cathedral
• Wales

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@misterlazlo

(I have changed my username) Thankyou for your reply;

[misterlazlo]

@CULAVE  It was about 350 people

[misterlazlo]

@gw6aps Hi there, am really enjoying this documentary, currently researching a book on the history of Cardiff, particularly modern history and Cardiff at war. Am looking to chat with anyone who has done research or might have any primary evidence about life for people in the city during the war.

If you've goy any details, I'd be very grateful

Nick Shepley

[gw6aps]

I worked on this programme a few years ago, always wondered if anyone watched it!

[CULAVE]

Does anyone know how many people died in the Cardiff Blitz?- ive seen figures for other cities but not Cardiff. Thanks

[llanerfyl]

fantastic thanks

[mrtomato1976]

Wondeful stuff! Thanks so much for posting this valuable footage.