“More About Ton” is the follow up to “Turn of the Century Ton” and published again by Roger L Brown. I’ll cover it over two parts as there’s so much interesting content. You can also read The Tongwynlais, Taff’s Well and Nantgarw Picture Album – Part 1. I’m featuring three articles in this post and … more…
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…
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…
I have a few postcards that feature a view of Castell Coch by photographer Martin John Ridley (1861-1936). This example was written in 1917 but not posted. The original photo is thought to be from 1905. I have another postcard using this image that was sent in 1908. The postcard is titled, “Castle Coch, Taffs … more…
I've just discovered this website and found the railway article was fascinating. Looking forward to learning more about the history…