LLANDAFF SOCIETY
CYMDEITHAS
LLANDAF
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. Built on the site of a Roman Road linking Cardiff Castle to Llantrisant, 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. Built on the site of a Roman Road linking Cardiff Castle to Llantrisant, it boasts the magnificent Llandaff Cathedral, a bustling High Street, a picturesque village green and a thriving community.
Events and Lectures
- Upcoming
- Friday 24th Sept 2021
‘Ancient Parish Churches of the Lordship of Gower and Gentrified Residences’ by
Jeff Childs
Members will be sent a
Zoom link for the meeting.
If you are not a member but would like to join, please email: info@llandaffcity.co.uk -
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- Recent Events
- Friday 23rd July
‘Cosmeston Park’ by
Sharon Mullins, Assistant Countryside Ranger,
Cosmeston Park
Friday 30th April
‘The Lost Houses of Cardiff’ by Matthew Williams, Emeritus Curator of Cardiff Castle Metropolitan University’ by Cara Aitcheson, Vice Chancellor, CMU -
The Story of Llandaff
Llandaff's history has been traced back to late Roman times. The era of the Celtic saints led to the association of the site with the Welsh bishops Teilo, Dyfrig and Euddogwy and the subsequent Norman cathedral became a major place of pilgrimage. After the Reformation, Llandaff declined in importance but was extensively rebuilt in Victorian times when the cathedral was restored after a German parachute mine badly damaged the Cathedral, resulting in a controversial restoration. It is now a populous suburb of Cardiff but retains its identity as a "city within a city" and a distinctive character.
Llandaff's history has been traced back to late Roman times. The era of the Celtic saints led to the association of the site with the Welsh bishops Teilo, Dyfrig and Euddogwy and the subsequent Norman cathedral became a major place of pilgrimage. After the Reformation, Llandaff declined in importance but was extensively rebuilt in Victorian times when the cathedral was restored after a German parachute mine badly damaged the Cathedral, resulting in a controversial restoration. It is now a populous suburb of Cardiff but retains its identity as a "city within a city" and a distinctive character.
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.