I picked up this book a few years ago hoping it would contain information about the village and local woodlands. There isn’t much about Tongwynlais but it’s a fascinating read. 1961 Glamorgan Forests – Forestry Commission Guide Glamorgan Forests is a comprehensive guide that covers the woodlands, plants and animals of the area. It was … more…
I’m very excited to present this unique photo showing the Tongwynlais railway station platforms and footbridge. I was convinced that there was no evidence of the full station after searching for so long. There are a handful of photos of the station building but these are all after its closure. This image shows the station … more…
This instalment of “Postcards from Tongwynlais” features a very special image of the village square from the early 1900s. The postcard was sent on the 30th of September 1907. I shared some photos of the Lewis Arms back in 2024 from the early 1900s to 2016. I kept this postcard back because I wanted to … more…
I picked up these illustrations of Cardiff by Joseph Pike a few years ago. I’m currently practising my drawing and these sketches are very inspiring. I love Joseph’s style and they show a fascinating glimpse of Cardiff in the 1920s. Joseph Pike (1883 – 1956) Joseph Pike was born in Bristol in 1883 and educated … more…
The Tongwynlais, Taff’s Well and Nantgarw Picture Album is a series of books first published by Roger L Brown in 1988. I discovered these books over 13 years ago and eventually managed to acquire a copy of each volume. My collection also includes Roger’s local history books. I’m astounded by the work involved in producing … more…
After completing the microscale Lego Tollhouse in part 1, I was immediately inspired to create a “Minifig-scale” version. I don’t collect Minifigures but I’ve acquired a few over the years and I thought it would be interesting to create a scene featuring the Tollhouse. It took quite a while, mainly through trial and error, to … more…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…