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

Walnut Tree Viaduct

Castell Coch

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Village

Castell Coch — Castell Coch – John Bulpin

Iron Bridge — Iron Bridge – John Bulpin

Old Bridge — Old Bridge – John Bulpin

Merthyr Road — Merthyr Road – John Bulpin

Old Cottages — Old Cottages – John Bulpin

Castell Coch Cottages — Castell Coch cottages – Carol Spackman

Castell Coch from Ynys Bridge — Castell Coch from Ynys Bridge – Carol Spackman

The Square, Tongwynlais — The Square, Tongwynlais – Carol Spackman

Cae Lewis, Tongwynlais — Cae Lewis – Carol Spackman

Tongwynlais and Castell Coch — Tongwynlais and Castell Coch – Carol Spackman

Pantgwynlais, Tongwynlais — Pantgwynlais – Carol Spackman

Tongwynlais Merthyr Road — Merthyr Road – Steve Nicholas

Tongwynlais Merthyr Road — Merthyr Road – Steve Nicholas

Tongwynlais Merthyr Road — Merthyr Road – Steve Nicholas

Tongwynlais Merthyr Road — Merthyr Road – Steve Nicholas

The Square Tongwynlais — The Lewis Arms – Steve Nicholas

Ivy Cottage Tongwynlais — Ivy Cottage – Steve Nicholas

Castle Road Tongwynlais — Castle Road – Steve Nicholas

Castell Coch

Front of Castell Coch postcard — Castell Coch postcard – Tongwynlais.com

Castell Coch — Castell Coch – Carol Spackman

Walnut Tree Viaduct

Dismantling the Viaduct — Dismantling the Viaduct – John Bulpin

Old Viaduct — Old Viaduct – John Bulpin

Tongwynlais — Tongwynlais – John Bulpin

Blog posts

Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 13April 25, 2021
Welcome to a brand new instalment of my long running “Postcards from Tongwynlais” series. I’ve got a classic view of Castell Coch overlooking the village and Glamorganshire Canal for you to enjoy. … more…
To Weston on the WaverleyFebruary 26, 2021
Reader John Summerfield got in touch to share this photo of a group enjoying a trip to Weston-Super-Mare on the Waverley paddle steamer. John believes most of the group were from Tongwynlais … more…
The Mill Road StoresDecember 11, 2020
I’ve been sent some brilliant photos of the old shops on Mill Road. They were a little scratched and damaged so I’ve restored them for you to enjoy. Andrew sent me this … more…

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