History
Tongwynlais has a rich and fascinating history for such a small part of Cardiff. Explore the people, places and events that have shaped our village.
Thanks to Carol Spackman, Steve Nicholas and John Bulpin for kindly sharing their photos. (See caption for credit)
Village
Castell Coch
Walnut Tree Viaduct
Blog posts
- Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 10
Welcome to the latest chapter in my series featuring postcards from Tongwynlais. This instalment features a view of the "Castell Coch Cottages", which used to sit on the hillside beneath the castle … Read more
- Greenmeadow: A Country Home
I've been looking into the history of Greenmeadow House recently and I'm working on a detailed piece about the mansion and the Lewis family. In the meantime I thought I'd share these … Read more
- The End of the Castell Coch Inn
The Evening Express reported on Saturday 28th January 1905 that the Castell Coch Inn was demolished the previous day, despite protests from the tenants. The Inn was removed following an Act of … Read more