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Tiger Bay : Cardiff

Jacquelyn Greigand nothing but the Truth, Voice, WelshLeave a comment

Many, many times over the years, we’ve driven from Risca to Penarth passing Tiger Bay.

Tiger Bay

So I kinda know a bit about Shirley Bassey (The Girl from Tiger Bay) and her mixed parentage.

I believe her father was Nigerian. But I may be wrong!

Back in the day, Tiger Bay was a happy place.

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