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

• Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 22April 11, 2026
  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 … more…
• The Tongwynlais, Taff’s Well and Nantgarw Picture Album – Part 1February 7, 2026
  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 … more…
• Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 21November 18, 2025
  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 … more…