Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, have released a selection of iconic images to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the completion of Castell Coch. The images have been released in partnership with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales and span multiple decades, from the castle’s completion in 1891 up … more…
We’ve been sent some more old photos of the village for you to enjoy. This shot over the rooftops appears to have been taken from a hill overlooking the village in the direction of the castle. You can see the old Walnut Tree Viaduct in the distance. This shot of St Michael’s Church shows the … more…
An old Tongwynlais Primary School pupil sent us this photo of the school concert from 1964. He’d love to know if anyone can identify the children in it. We’ve posted the photo on our Facebook page if you want to add comments and share it with your friends. Follow Tongwynlais.com on Facebook and Twitter for … more…
I recently discovered this photo of a rugby match from the 1920s on a family history website. The person who shared the image says it’s taking place on the old Lewis Estate that’s now Greenmeadow. Do you recognise any players from this rugby match or have any more information? If you have any old photos … more…
South Wales artist Kris Carter has written an interesting history of the Cardiff Railway which ran through Tongwynlais. There are several articles in the series, starting with the terminus of the line at Rhydfelin Halt. Kris has found some great photos of the old tunnel, which ran underneath the side of the village for about … more…
If you’ve visited Castell Coch in recent years, you’ll have seen the fantastic exhibit that tells the story of this wonderful building. We spoke to Glyn Parry-Jones, who designed and installed it. It’s hard to believe that the exhibit is nearly 30 years old! Glyn explained that the exhibit was created in 1987 and that … more…
Another impressive selection Jack - these and your recent sketches are becoming addictive - clearly your innate artistry shows through,…