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Paul Sharp created a beautiful sketch of Castell Coch for a 1960s motoring guide to castles in the UK. I picked up a copy and discovered a f

This news story was published on 13th March 1863 in The Cardiff Times. The village celebrated the wedding of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales,

The Wales 1983 Festival of Castles (Gwyl Cestyll Cymru 1983) was a controversial marketing campaign created by the Wales Tourist Board. It w

This post was inspired by an article from John&Jane that explored the design of a modern flag for Cardiff. One image jumped out at me becaus

Remembering this beautiful view on a grey, drizzly day.

I have another fantastic image from Tempest Postcards by Terence Soames. This card features an aerial photo of Castell Coch overlooking the

I purchased a guidebook for the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans from an online store as the description mentioned Castell Coch. There was no

Castell Coch rises from the forest and overlooks the River Taff. The sky is reflected in the water, creating a glassy surface with gentle ri

I spend a lot time enjoying the local trails, either walking, running or cycling. I was interested to see a new group form earlier this year

Ceri Stennett has been researching the history of the World Wars and collating information about those who served. He wrote “Fallen Heroes o

Cardiff illustrator Sue Shields produced a series of illustrations that were featured on Cadw gifts in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I pur

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