Mid Afternoon on Kingsway - Extinction Rebellion Protest Day 1 (Cardiff - Summer 2019)
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Cardiff's 2019 Extinction Rebellion protest (beyond raising awareness of the urgent need to protect our planet) was the closure of the city's main streets (Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and half of Westgate Street).
It was genuinely surreal to be able to walk on these thoroughfares - during a normally busy period, devoid of any traffic. Also amazing is how such a small group of protesters could be left to create such disruption - there was an obvious police presence, but everything felt very laid back. What with the street closures - and sunshine, Cardiff had a very relaxed feel these few days.
Mid Afternoon on Kingsway - Extinction Rebellion Protest Day 1 (Cardiff - Summer 2019)
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Cardiff's 2019 Extinction Rebellion protest (beyond raising awareness of the urgent need to protect our planet) was the closure of the city's main streets (Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and half of Westgate Street).
It was genuinely surreal to be able to walk on these thoroughfares - during a normally busy period, devoid of any traffic. Also amazing is how such a small group of protesters could be left to create such disruption - there was an obvious police presence, but everything felt very laid back. What with the street closures - and sunshine, Cardiff had a very relaxed feel these few days.