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The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967
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The empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, Cardiff Docks. 19th July 1967
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21822637
© Mirrorpix
Boat Cardiff Crane Dock Dry Dock Ship Warehouse 1967
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This print takes us back to the bustling Cardiff Docks in the summer of 1967. The focal point of the image is undoubtedly the empty Mount Stuart Channel Dry Dock, a once thriving hub of industry and maritime activity. Standing tall against the backdrop of a cloudy sky, this immense dry dock symbolizes both progress and nostalgia. The absence of any ships within its vast walls evokes a sense of stillness and tranquility that contrasts with its former purpose as a bustling hive of activity. A towering crane looms over the dock, serving as a reminder of the relentless work that took place here. Its imposing presence hints at countless hours spent loading and unloading cargo from majestic vessels. Surrounding the dry dock are various warehouses, their weathered facades telling stories untold. These structures were witnesses to an era when Cardiff was synonymous with trade and commerce; they stand as silent sentinels preserving memories long gone. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but be transported to an era when shipbuilding was at its peak, when Cardiff's docks were teeming with life and promise. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even though industries may evolve or fade away entirely, their impact on our collective memory remains indelible. Captured by an unknown staff member behind Memory Lane Prints, this image encapsulates not only history but also invites us to reflect on how far we have come since those industrious days half a century ago.
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