Great British Railway Stations: Cardiff (2009)
1h 0min
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- Synopsis:
They are at the beginning and end of the working day for many, railway stations are places millions of people pass through day after day in the UK, but few actually pay attention to their surroundings or give any consideration to the history and development of these magnificent buildings. Even fewer look at the design, engineering and architecture of some of the best public buildings constructed in Britain over the past 200 years. Great British Railway Stations takes a look at a selection of the finest railway stations in the United Kingdom. In the mid 1800's South Wales Railway was trying to find a suitable site for a new railway station, Isambard Kingdom Brunel solved the issue by diverting the River Taff to create a larger, safer site for the building of the railway station. In 1932, the Great Western Railway rebuilt the station in fine Art Deco style and although recently refurbished for 21st century use, many original features are retained in this wonderful listed building. Cardiff has always been key to industrial distribution taking coal from the valleys and goods from the docks. Today, Cardiff Central Station caters for nearly 10 million passengers every year with up to 31,000 passengers passing through the station in a single day for Millennium Stadium events. - Studio:
- Demand DVD
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- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest