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Looking to learn more about the history of Whitchurch? Have knowledge of old Whitchurch that would add to this site? Whitchurch History Cymru aims to cover both points and we are working to grow its content and usefulness over the years to come.

This site has been set up by AWEN@thelibrary, the support group that emerged to fight the proposed closure of Whitchurch Library in 2015. AWEN@thelibrary supports the Whitchurch Library (now Hub) by promoting cultural activities relating to it and the local area. AWEN means inspiration in Welsh and stands for Arts, Whitchurch, Eglwys, Newydd.

A strong theme for AWEN's work is local history and as part of this:

A monthly Reminiscence Group meets at Whitchurch Hub.
A facilitator of the Reminiscence Group (Nigel Lewis) wrote a weekly blog - 101 things that you probably didn't know about Whitchurch.
Three local heritage walks were created and documented, through the Walking Whitchurch Heritage project.
Permanent history boards were put up in two locations in the Village
This website was set up recognising that there was so much local history enthusiasm and information emerging, that it merited its own site to both share information and capture memories.

We look forward to this site growing in content over the years to come and welcome your input!

AWEN@thelibrary Trustees

Upcoming events

Llandaff North History Group

Event date: 29 Oct 2026 @ 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Come and find out more about Llandaff North, Llandaff Yard and Primrose Hill.

Whitchurch Reminiscence Group

Event date: 3 Nov 2026 @ 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Location: Whitchurch Hub CF14 7XA

Join our friendly Reminiscence group and share your memories of living in Whitchurch - or come along and learn about the area.

Tongwynlais Toll House Talk

Event date: 11 Nov 2026 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Whitchurch Hub, CF14 7XA

Come and find out more about the Tongwynlais Toll House its secrets and history.

Llandaff North History Group

Event date: 26 Nov 2026 @ 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Llandaff North Hub CF14 2HU

Come and find out more about Llandaff North, Llandaff Yard and Primrose Hill

Whitchurch Reminiscence Group

Event date: 1 Dec 2026 @ 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Location: Whitchurch Hub CF14 7XA

Come and share your memories of living in Whitchurch or come along to find out more about the history of our village.

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101 things you (probably) didn’t know about Whitchurch

#97

Railways

Imagine Whitchurch 250 years ago, you probably couldn’t. A pastoral corner of the country that hadn’t changed much in the hundreds of years previously. Quiet local tracks linking the various farms, and a ‘dodgy’ rural road down to Cardiff. Less than 700 people living in the whole parish

Learn more about AWEN@thelibrary, the support group that emerged to fight the proposed closure of Whitchurch Library in 2015.

AWEN website