Dolenni defnyddiol

If you are interested in local history then you may be interested in these local organisations.

Tongwynlais History Society

Formed in early 2020, our main aim is to raise funds to create a historical trail for visitors winding through the village from the Ironbridge to Castell Coch.

Whitchurch Hospital Historical Society

We are a small band of individuals who meet on a monthly basis with the aim of preserving and publishing information and artefacts relating to Whitchurch Hospital in Cardiff.

Friends of Forest Farm

In March 1990 a Friends group was formed to contribute in whatever way possible to the protection and development of the Forest Farm Country Park and the Glamorganshire Canal Local Nature Reserve, and to promote the study of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

Friends of St Mary’s Gardens

St. Mary’s Gardens is a small Cardiff County Council Park in Old Church Road, Whitchurch. It occupies the site of Whitchurch’s original Church and Graveyard.

Roath Local History Society

Roath Local History Society was founded in 1978, by the late Alec Keir and a group of enthusiastic local historians.

Rhiwbina Civic Society

The Rhiwbina Society works to preserve the village atmosphere for which Rhiwbina is famed, and to foster a sense of community and civic pride.

The Llandaff Society

The Llandaff Society was founded in 1977 to stimulate public interest and civic pride in Llandaff.

And these national organisations.

People’s Collection Wales

We capture and celebrate the rich history of Wales by collecting unique stories from everyday people.

Oral History Society

The Oral History Society promotes the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories and plays a key role in facilitating and developing the use of oral history.

Cardiff Museum

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales is a charity, and a family of seven national museums and one collections centre located across Wales.

Glamorgan Archives

We collect records relating to the history of Glamorgan and its people.

Royal Commission on Historical Monuments in Wales

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales has a leading national role in developing and promoting understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales.

Cadw

Caring for our historic places, inspiring current and future generations.

Heritage Lottery

We are the largest funder of UK heritage. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.

Cathays Heritage Library

We also provide access to the Cardiff Heritage and Local Studies Collection, where you can view historic documents, maps and photographs.