History
Tongwynlais has a rich and fascinating history for such a small part of Cardiff. Explore the people, places and events that have shaped our village.
Thanks to Carol Spackman, Steve Nicholas and John Bulpin for kindly sharing their photos. (See caption for credit)
Village
Castell Coch
Walnut Tree Viaduct
Blog posts
- The Tongwynlais, Taff’s Well and Nantgarw Picture Album – Part 1The 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 … more…
- Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 21I 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 … more…
- The Glamorganshire Canal at TongwynlaisThe Glamorganshire Canal was devised by the ironmasters of Merthyr Tydfil to transport their goods from the valleys to Cardiff. Construction of the canal began in 1790 and the final section that … more…
What a great read, many of the links and connections I've read in the past, but you use the book…