Cardiff Market

I needed to go into the centre of Cardiff to collect the wife's jewellery that has been in for repair.

On the way back to the car, I popped into a Cardiff's landmark, namely the market. It's full of colour, interest and characters. I grabbed the blip photo on the upper floor showing the clock and vinyl record section...seems they're making a bit of a revival.

Here's an interesting quick history of Cardiff Market...

Originally the site of Cardiff gaol, the gallows were located on the site of the current St. Mary Street entrance, where Dic Penderyn was hung on 13 August 1831.

The market was designed by the Borough Surveyor, William Harpur, and opened in May 1891. A farmers' market is known to have existed at the site since the 18th century.

The market consists of two shopping levels, a ground floor and a balcony level which wraps around the market exterior walls on the interior. Entrances to the market are located at St. Mary Street, Trinity Street and from an alleyway off Church Street.

A large H. Samuel clock has hung above the High Street entrance since 1910. The current clock dates from 1963 (by Smith of Derby) and was restored at a cost of £25,000 in 2011.

Since 1975 the building has been listed and is currently Grade II