History
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1.2KFalling in with the 21st
Peter Davies remembers his days at 21st Cardiff Company of the Boys’ Brigade, based at Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch I was like a...
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1.9KThe Roald Dahl Trail
Roald Dahl spent his early childhood in Llandaff and Radyr. The Llandaff Society and the Radyr and Morganstown Society are celebrating 100...
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1.2KRoald Dahl 100
Arguably Llandaff’s greatest son, Roald Dahl is still considered the world’s best story-teller. One hundred years after his birth, his books have...
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1.7KSchooling in North Cardiff: A brief history
Until fairly recent times, schooling in North Cardiff was a function of the church, working independently of the state. It may be...
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2.1KDid Benjamin Disraeli really stay at the Cow and Snuffers?
He’s the Prime Minister who initiated a wide range of legislation to improve educational opportunities and the life of working people during...
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1.5K8 historical buildings you can find in Llandaff
8 Historical landmarks you can find in Llandaff City View more lists from WalesOnCraic
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2.8KRookwood Hospital: The history of a local landmark
Rookwood Hospital looks set to close in the near future. The hospital has been taking care of patients for generations. This is...
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1.5KThe History of Beulah Church Rhiwbina
Beulah Church’s religious contribution to Rhiwbina and the surrounding area can be charted within the context of the first hundred years of...
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1.9KThe Bermuda Conference: How I looked after Churchill and Eisenhower
Rhiwbina’s Brian Mead recalls the fascinating weeks he spent in Bermuda in 1953, guarding the Bermuda Conference. There, among others, he met...
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1.4K1Rhiwbina: What’s In A Name?
Gareth Neale sheds some new light on the origin of the name of Rhiwbina There have been a number of ideas put...
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1.1KMy Trip Down Rhiwbina’s Memory Lane
My Trip Down Rhiwbina’s Memory Lane My story goes back 74 years to 1940. War had been declared in September 1939....
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1.7K1Hailey Park Llandaff: A Park for the Community
Nearly ninety-four years ago, a letter dated August 27th 1923, was received by the Parks Committee of the Cardiff Corporation. It read:...
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2.2KThe History of Rhiwbina’s Street Names
Rhiwbina takes its name from the small hamlet and farm that once sat on the hillside of the Wenallt. The name itself...
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916Baptism Of Fire (or Ararat Church circa mid 1950s)
Ararat Church by Peter Davies I remember the Lifeboys all sixes and sevens and very long sermons by W.G. Evans, the...
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