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 16December 20, 2022
  I have another fantastic image from Tempest Postcards by Terence Soames. This card features an aerial photo of Castell Coch overlooking the village. It wasn’t posted so I had to do some … more…
• In Proud and Honoured MemoryNovember 11, 2022
  Ceri Stennett has been researching the history of the World Wars and collating information about those who served. He wrote “Fallen Heroes of the Great War: In Proud and Honoured Memory” with … more…
• The Lady in GreyOctober 29, 2022
  A MYSTERIOUS GHOST AT GREENMEADOW Mrs. Lewis Felt Its Arm Round Her Waist, and Other Members of the Family Have Seen It. BY “GWEN.” It is hard to believe that a ghost, … more…