Over the years, Cardiff has witnessed a remarkable transformation. The city has experienced everything from the complete overhaul of its former docks to a surge in construction of student accommodation, and not to forget, the expansion of St David's shopping centre. While many changes have been positive, there's nostalgia for the things that were once staples of Cardiff life but are no longer possible.
We took a nostalgic look back at some fond memories here are a few things we reminisced about. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here Driving down Queen Street Once upon a time, cars and buses bustled down Queen Street, one of Cardiff's business thoroughfares. Now awash with shoppers and diners, it's hard to believe that up until November 1975, vehicles were the main feature on this street.
Historic photographs offer us a glimpse into the past, capturing the once traffic-filled Queen Street. Ride on a trolleybus Cardiff's transport was once dominated by trolleybuses, which took over from the older tram system. These electric buses, which started operating in 1942 and continued until 1970, were iconic for their overhead power cables.
Today's transportation includes double-decker diesel buses and the distinct Baycar "bendy buses", but Cardiff is set to welcome a fleet of 36 new electric buses to serve its streets in the future. Pick up groceries from the old Fruit Market Until its closure, The Hayes hosted a bustling fruit market, pictured here in 2001. That .
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