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Cardiff and the Valleys Guide: Explore the Present, Honour the Past

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    What is What3Words and can it make your life easier.

    10 June 2025 - By Pete

      What is What3Words and can it make your life easier. Never Get Lost Again: An Easy Guide to what3words…

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    A Magical Guide to Castell Coch: Cardiff’s Fairytale Castle

    8 June 2025 - By Pete

    A Magical Guide to Castell Coch: Cardiff’s Fairytale Castle 🖼️ A Magical Guide to Castell Coch: Cardiff’s Fairytale Castle Castell…

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  • Welsh Sports

    Cardiff Arms Park: The Heartbeat of Welsh Rugby History

    8 June 2025 - By Pete

    Explore the rich history of Cardiff Arms Park, the iconic Welsh rugby stadium that once roared with unforgettable victories and…

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    Porthcawl During Miners’ Fortnight – A Holiday Through the Eyes of a Colliery Family

    7 June 2025 - By Pete

    Step back in time to Miners' Fortnight in Porthcawl. Discover the joy, community spirit, and sea air that brought thousands…

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  • The Image shows a Clarks Pie On a White plateThere are few foods more synonymous with Cardiff’s working-class history than the humble Clarks Pie. Also known affectionately as a 'Clarkie', this hearty, gravy-filled meat pie has long held legendary status in the capital and beyond. It’s more than a snack—it’s a piece of South Wales history.
    Famous Foods,  Where To Eat

    Clarks Pies: A Cardiff Classic Baked in Tradition

    6 June 2025 - By Pete

    There are few foods more synonymous with Cardiff’s working-class history than the humble Clarks Pie. Also known affectionately as a…

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    Coal Mining In The Valleys Of South Wales,  Insole Family

    The Insole Family: Coal, Wealth and Tragedy in South Wales

    5 June 2025 - By Pete

    The Insole family were among the key players in South Wales during the height of the coal boom. Based in…

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Cardiff & the Valleys Guide: Explore the Present, Honour the Past
South Wales has a story worth telling. From the grit of the Victorian coalfields to the end of an era in the 1980s, our region powered the world—and paid the price. Cardiff & the Valleys Guide brings those stories to life, one place at a time.

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