I never realised the stark symbolism in the statue that stands on the left-hand side of the Glamorgan Building – the former HQ of Glamorgan County Council, when that county still existed. The front side shows roman gods and goddesses (lords and ladies) – the wealthy in other words – and behind, hidden from view are two coal miners.
![Hewing coal gets to you](https://mlt.photography/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CathaysPark-20201014-11010.jpg)
Looking out from the civic centre towards the business and retail area of the city this winged beauty looks over towards where we all get on with our lives.
![Time to plant this rose](https://mlt.photography/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CathaysPark-20201014-11007.jpg)
A detail from the top of City Hall. A Welsh dragon of course!
![Dragon untamed](https://mlt.photography/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CathaysPark-20201014-11073.jpg)
Then on either side of City Hall are montages; I chose to take this one because the flag was presenting itself well in the light wind.
![Unity and patriotism - Cymru am byth](https://mlt.photography/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CathaysPark-20201014-11077.jpg)
David, I enjoyed reading your blog’s latest informative entry, and your photos are both interesting and sharp.
Thanks Marie-Christine. Even after living in Cardiff for over half my life, I continue to be amazed at how much I still have to learn about it’s history. The civic centre is a great place to start my continuing education!