This plaque celebrates the completion by Cardiff Council of the creation of a pedestrian friendly environment in High Street and St Mary Street and recognises the efforts of those who physically carried out the works. High Street and St Mary Street saw substandial change between 1600 and 1800 and were the main streets connected by Quay Street and The Golate to the river with ships coming in from all over the world. In 1850 the river Taff was straightened to facilitate the cosntruction of the General Railway station and the docks area of Cardiff was developed. For over five hundred years these streets have been the main north / south transport route through the city and have now been handed over to the people of Cardiff and visitors to the city for their use and enjoyment.