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a little more about Cardiff
 The Romans first established a settlement in Cardiff in AD75, and significant dates have followed since. Historically good neighbours the oldest surviving treaty between England and Wales was made in 1201. Later in 1536 followed the 1st Act of Union where Welsh and English law were aligned, and English is made the official language. The industrial revolution saw Cardiff grow to a very significant city and one of the great powerhouses of the British Empire, exporting vast amounts of coal from the nearby Valleys and steel from the huge plants in South Wales - the first million pound deal was struck at the coal exchange in Cardiff Bay.
The population rose to 30,000 in the mid 19th century, reaching quarter of a million in the first half of the 20th century, after being granted city status in 1905. Other important dates include 1942 when the Welsh language was made official and 1955 when Cardiff was recognised as the capital of Wales. The sporting excellence of the area was crowned with the hosting of the 1999 rugby world cup, and the development of perhaps the world's greatest rugby venue - the Millennium stadium.
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