Reader John Summerfield got in touch to share this photo of a group enjoying a trip to Weston-Super-Mare on the Waverley paddle steamer. John believes most of the group were from Tongwynlais or nearby and that the photo was taken around 1919. The Waverley was a paddle steamer that cruised the Bristol Channel. It looks … more…
This week I’ve discovered a Western Mail report from January 1916 on the death of Mr Harry Langley from Tongwynlais, who died at the age of 100. The reporter visited Mr Langley on Christmas Eve in 1915, just a few days after his 100th birthday. Mr Langley is described in the article as a “fine … more…
Tongwynlais resident, Marc Tilley, suffered a serious cycling accident last year and is now preparing to enter one of the toughest long distance races known to man. On his way to work as a cycle courier, the 23 year old suffered horrific injuries from an accident which included a broken jaw, two compression fractures of … more…
I love these insights into the villige history, Jack, your stories brings our past into life. I look forward to…