2024 is the 50th anniversary of Tongwynlais becoming part of the City of Cardiff. The Parish of Tongwynlais was part of Llandaff and Dinas Powis District from its formation in 1894. The District’s name was changed to Cardiff Rural District in 1922. Cardiff Rural District was part of the county of Glamorgan. It stretched from … more…
This series was inspired by an article from John&Jane that explored the design of a modern flag for Cardiff. In the first part I looked into the history of Cardiff and found some examples of the “Cardiff Arms”. Since then, I’ve been collecting even more examples and looking into the history of the design. The … more…
I’ve really enjoyed creating pixel art illustrations of buildings in Tongwynlais. I couldn’t resist attempting some of the larger landmarks in our capital city. This was a really enjoyable project and posed some challenges with the larger buildings. I really hope you enjoy them. The Pierhead Insole Court Cardiff Castle City Hall Norwegian Church Principality … more…
I love these insights into the villige history, Jack, your stories brings our past into life. I look forward to…