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Welcome to Llandaff, a City within a City
The historic City of Llandaff lies to the north of Cardiff city centre, beside the River Taff. It boasts the magnificent Llandaff Cathedral, a bustling High Street, a picturesque village green and a thriving community.
The historic City of Llandaff lies to the north of Cardiff city centre, beside the River Taff. It boasts the magnificent Llandaff Cathedral, a bustling High Street, a picturesque village green and a thriving community.
Events and Lectures
- Upcoming Talks
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All in Llandaff Memorial Hall
at 7.00pm
24th June: The Lisbeth David MemoriaLecture‘Dr Naughton Davies' Work in the Early Days of Rhondda Mining’
Ceri Thompson
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- Next Event
- Digwyddiad Nesa
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The Story of Llandaff
The city of Llandaff is located at an ancient ford across the River Taff where a Roman road led to the fort at Cardiff. The settlement grew around Llandaff Cathedral, built by the Normans in 1120 to house the shrine of St Teilo who was traditionally said to have founded the site in 540. Medieval Llandaff had its own market and a castle where the Bishops of Llandaff resided. After the Reformation ended pilgrimages to Teilo's shrine, the Cathedral was partially ruined and Llandaff's importance decreased. The growth of Cardiff as a major coal port during the Industrial Revolution brought prosperity to the area and enabled the Cathedral to be restored between 1843 and 1869. Llandaff was developed by the Victorians as a genteel suburb with significant houses including Insole Court and Rookwood House. During the major bombing raid on Cardiff in January 1941, the Cathedral was devastated by a parachute mine and several buildings were destroyed. After World War II, Llandaff became more populous as suburbs were built on the Insole estate. The Cathedral was rebuilt in 1957 and BBC Wales's headquarters were established in Llantrisant Road from 1966 to 2020.
The city of Llandaff is located at an ancient ford across the River Taff where a Roman road led to the fort at Cardiff. The settlement grew around Llandaff Cathedral, built by the Normans in 1120 to house the shrine of St Teilo who was traditionally said to have founded the site in 540. Medieval Llandaff had its own market and a castle where the Bishops of Llandaff resided. After the Reformation ended pilgrimages to Teilo's shrine, the Cathedral was partially ruined and Llandaff's importance decreased. The growth of Cardiff as a major coal port during the Industrial Revolution brought prosperity to the area and enabled the Cathedral to be restored between 1843 and 1869. Llandaff was developed by the Victorians as a genteel suburb with significant houses including Insole Court and Rookwood House. During the major bombing raid on Cardiff in January 1941, the Cathedral was devastated by a parachute mine and several buildings were destroyed. After World War II, Llandaff became more populous as suburbs were built on the Insole estate. The Cathedral was rebuilt in 1957 and BBC Wales's headquarters were established in Llantrisant Road from 1966 to 2020.
Llandaff through time
Coming soon!
Over the years, Llandaff has been the site of many events, from Doctor Who to the Royal Jubilee
Archives and Documents
Coming soon!
Historic photos and articles about Llandaff, and back issues of the Society's newsletter.
Useful Links
Local Organisations
The Llandaff Society connects to a network of other groups, institutions and societies in and around Llandaff.