Jack Davies

Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 9

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 by Jack Davies

I’m going to finish 2019 with another postcard from the collection. This is a favourite image of mine and I have several cards featuring it. This particular example was posted on August 3rd 1906. The date isn’t clear but the stamp features Edward VII, who was king from 1901 to 1910. This is one of … more…

Mary Gillham’s Tongwynlais – Part 2

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 by Jack Davies

View North to Castell Coch above Tongwynlais. February 1972

I discovered some photos of Tongwynlais and Castell Coch from the “Mary Gillham Archive Project” back in 2016. The project volunteers have been adding some really great shots over the last couple of years. In this instalment I’m pleased to share some great photos from the 1970s and 1980s. All photos are from the Mary Gillham Archive Project. … more…

Ffair Ton

October 30, 2019October 31, 2019 by Jack Davies

Black and white photo of Castell Coch with scratches

FFAIR TON By Mrs. Elwyn James. I spent much of my time in holidays out on the hillside, as far from the Inn as possible, in case Susie should call me to help with the daily tasks that befitted a small girl of my position. It was ever a delight to smell the bracken and … more…

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