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Look back at Cardiff: today we take a look back at Fairwater and Pentrebane

We take a look back at some of the images from our archives of our Cardiff suburbs

Saffron Jenkins

Saffron Jenkins, InYourArea Community

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Look back at Cardiff: today we take a look back at Fairwater and Pentrebane

HOW PRETTY: The Swiss Cottage which was situated on the corner of St Fagan's Road and Plasmawr Road, pictured in February 1972, the building was sadly demolished (Image: Media Wales)

We take a look back at some of the images from our archives of our Cardiff suburbs.

These bygone pictures show old houses, schools and shops – some of which are no longer standing. A snapshot in time of a still-thriving community.

Today we take a look back at Fairwater and Pentrebane.

Damage to Prospect Drive, Fairwater, Cardiff, Circa 1941 (Image: Media Wales)

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Children make the most of today's snow to go sledging at Fairwater park (Image: Media Wales)
Olympic silver medal swimmer Martyn Woodroffe, had his watch stolen during the Mexico City games, receiving a new watch from his friends and neighbours on the Pentrebane Estate, Cardiff, October 1968 (Image: Media Wales)
The former water tower in Firs Avenue, Pentrebane, Cardiff, which is now used as a mobile phone mast (Image: Media Wales)

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