Category Archives: History
Cardiff place names: what’s in a name?
Felindre, Velindre or even Velindra? When it comes to local place names, how can we [...]
Oct
Rum and Rhiwbina
‘For Rums alone the Liquor of the Hearts Delight’ Says the Old Bold Mate of [...]
Oct
In Proud & Honoured Memory 2
November 2021 sees the publication of ‘In Proud & Honoured Memory 2’, compiled by Ceri [...]
Oct
Rhiwbina Civic Society Winter/Spring programme
Rhiwbina Civic Society meets each third Tuesday evening of the month – currently on Zoom [...]
Oct
Parc-y-Pentre
Parc-y-Pentre is enjoyed by Rhiwbina residents all year round. Yet it was never intended to [...]
Jan
Memories of Rhiwbina Christmases past
Rhiwbina residents reflect on Christmases past NIGEL TAYLOR The Garden Village Father Christmas Run began [...]
Dec
Ancient and Modern
Our local area is bursting with hidden history. Here are some of our local gems [...]
Dec
Smarts Garage Rhiwbina
Smarts Garage in Rhiwbina was a family-run business that was a focal point in the [...]
Jan
History on the Taff
From its origins in the Brecon Beacons, the River Taff is a beautiful part of [...]
Aug
Llandaff City CIW Primary School at 50
Llandaff CIW Primary recently celebrated its 50th birthday. Former pupils and members of staff explain [...]
Aug
Whitchurch and Llandaff Through Time: The Pubs
In our historical series, Steve Nicholas takes a look at life in Whitchurch and Llandaff [...]
Aug
Closedown: Broadcasting House Llandaff
Broadcasting House in Llandaff will soon be gone forever, demolished by bulldozers to make way [...]
Apr
8 historical buildings you can find in Llandaff
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Jan
Rhiwbina Recreation Club: A History
Rhiwbina Recreation Club is at the heart of the village community. Yet its roots lie [...]
Jan