Cardiff Castle Panoramic View

360° panorama of the grounds of Cardiff Castle, showing (l to r) the interpretation centre, the barbican and South Gate, the Black Tower, the Clock Tower and the main range, the reconstructed Roman Wall, the shell keep on the motte, and the Norman banked earth defences

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester, in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Cardiff change back from red to blue

Cardiff City have unveiled a new badge that will be worn on their kits from the 2015-16 season.

Owner Vincent Tan gave the go-ahead for the Championship club's home shirts to change back from red to blue and to make the Bluebird more prominent on the badge after consulting supporters.

Sian Branson, founder of the Bluebirds Unite group, which campaigned for the colour change, welcomed the move.

"At least I know I'm supporting CCFC when I look at this badge," she said.

"The future's blue and we don't have to feel as detached from our club any more."

Branson added there was "still plenty that needs to be done" and hoped the fans and club could continue to work together.

The club's new crest features an oriental dragon based on the one featured at Cardiff City Hall.


Source:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/31795873

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-citys-new-crest-revealed-8799490

Cardiff Rebrand Blue To Red

Cardiff rebranding & investment

• Change home kit from blue to red
• Change club badge to include a red dragon
• Clear historical debt to Langston Corporation, thought to be £30m
• Proceed with plan to upgrade training facilities
• Look into feasibility of expanding Cardiff City Stadium
• Strengthen playing squad

Cardiff City are to go ahead with plans to rebrand the club, including changing the kit from blue to red and introducing a new badge.

The changes are part of a "major and significant" investment pledge from Cardiff's Malaysian owners.

They believe that the change of colour will expand the club's appeal in "international markets".

"We are only too aware that the change of colour is a radical move," said Cardiff chief executive Alan Whiteley.

The decision to implement the rebranding proposal was taken during talks between board members on Tuesday.

Cardiff released a statement confirming that investors Tan Sri Vincent Tan and Dato Chan Tien Ghee have pledged their commitment to the club.

As well as wearing red rather than blue home shirts from next season - for the first time since 1910 - the Championship club say they will now look into expanding Cardiff City Stadium and upgrading the club's training facilities.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/18324804