I’ve been saving this postcard to try and collect all the separate photos. I haven’t had much luck so here’s a look at the only Tongwynlais multiview postcard in my collection. This card was posted on 30th August 1957 and features four scenes from the village, each with a view of Castell Coch. The sender … more…
The Lewis Arms has been added to Cardiff Council’s Draft Local Heritage List consultation. The “Cardiff Local List of Buildings and Sites of Architectural or Historic Interest” focuses on, “locally significant public houses, hotels and clubs (both past and present).” The consultation runs from 24th July – 18th September 2024. There’s some information about the … more…
In today’s “Old News”, I present the intriguingly titled article, “Attractive Foot Race”. The race appears to be the highlight of a sports day hosted by the Tongwynlais Brass Band on Greenmeadow Park. Both “victuallers” (a person who is licensed to sell alcohol) were named Thomas and were, presumably, the landlords of the New Inn … more…
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…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…