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Postcard : Queens West Shopping Centre, Queen Street, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
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Queens West Shopping Centre, Queen Street, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Queens West Shopping Centre, Queen Street, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, 2nd May 1996.
There are concerns for the shopping centre which is sparsely populated and consequently underused
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
WME_19960502_West
Media ID 21782394
© Mirrorpix
Centre Centres General Interior Scene View Views 1996
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the Queens West Shopping Centre in Cardiff City Centre, Wales, on a quiet day in May 1996. The image captures a scene that raises concerns about the future of this once bustling shopping hub. As we gaze upon the photograph, we can't help but notice the sparsely populated and underused space. The Queen Street location was known for its vibrant atmosphere and lively crowds during its prime years. However, as time passed, it seems that foot traffic dwindled within these walls. The image showcases an interior view of the centre, revealing empty storefronts and unoccupied spaces. Looking at this snapshot from the 1990s reminds us of how commercial landscapes evolve over time. It serves as a reminder that even thriving establishments can face challenges and changes throughout their existence. Although this particular moment captured by Western Mail Archive may depict a quieter period for Queens West Shopping Centre, it also sparks curiosity about what lies ahead for this iconic landmark in Cardiff's cityscape. Will it regain its former glory or adapt to new trends? Only time will tell. As we reflect on this photograph without mentioning any specific commercial use or company associated with it, we are left pondering the ebb and flow of urban life and how places like Queens West shape our memories of cities past.
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