History

History on the Taff

From its origins in the Brecon Beacons, the River Taff is a beautiful part of North Cardiff. Its banks are teeming with...

Llandaff City CIW Primary School at 50

Llandaff CIW Primary recently celebrated its 50th birthday. Former pupils and members of staff explain what the school means to them Matthew...

Whitchurch and Llandaff Through Time: The Pubs

In our historical series, Steve Nicholas takes a look at life in Whitchurch and Llandaff North in bygone eras, featuring this time...

Closedown: Broadcasting House Llandaff

Broadcasting House in Llandaff will soon be gone forever, demolished by bulldozers to make way for housing. This is the story of...

8 historical buildings you can find in Llandaff

Rhiwbina Recreation Club

Rhiwbina Recreation Club is at the heart of the village community. Yet its roots lie in a dark time where shadow of...

In Proud & Honoured Memory

A new book takes an in-depth look into the stories behind the names on Whitchurch’s War Memorial. Writer Ceri Stennett explains why...

The Quarrymen

By Jim Tavener The quarries in and around Morganstown are geological marvels that have been quarried since prehistory. Jim Taverner recalls working...

Open Doors Llandaff 2018

September is here and volunteers throughout Llandaff are beginning preparations for Cadw’s Open Doors 2018. Once again, buildings throughout our village city...

Hunter: The Attack on Fort Harib

The attack on Fort Harib on 28th March 1964 was arguably the highest profile incident involving the Hawker Hunter during its eight...

The Walnut Tree Viaduct

The Walnut Tree Viaduct once spanned a view that most of us now take for granted. Today, only a few reminders remain...

Dai Caps and Woodbines

The Garden Village maintenance team was once a common sight around Rhiwbina. It was led by the irrepressible Jim Heath Rhiwbina residents...

Where did Rhiwbina get its name?

Gareth Neale sheds some new light on the origin of the name of Rhiwbina There have been a number of ideas put...