Jack Davies 
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…
One of the best ways to get an idea of what life was like in Tongwynlais is to explore Welsh Newspapers Online. This article from the South Wales Daily News was published 141 years ago, on 24th March 1883. These stories can tell us what businesses existed and who owned them. They’re an invaluable insight … 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 love these insights into the villige history, Jack, your stories brings our past into life. I look forward to…