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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.
    Taste Of Cymru

    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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  • A retro vintage imge of barry island showing the beach and promenade, the funfair and butlins holiday camp
    South Wales History

    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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  • An open cast mine showing the deep coal seam
    South Wales Mining

    The Power Beneath Our Feet: The Story of Welsh Coal

    3 June 2025 - By Pete

    Discover the rich history of Welsh coal – from its early discovery to its global impact. Learn about the types…

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  • a view of A South Wales Valley Town After Coal Arrived 1900@, Th image shows a colliery and some new rail tracks where once there were sheep grazing
    South Wales Mining

    When the Coal Came: Imagining Life in South Wales as the Pits First Opened

    3 June 2025 - By Pete

    When the Coal Came: Imagining Life in South Wales as the Pits First Opened Imagine it: the early 1800s, a…

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  • A lane leading up to a South Wales house with a short winding road leading to the farmhouse
    South Wales Mining

    Before The Coal Came

    30 May 2025 - By Pete

    Before the Coal CameLife in the South Wales ValleysBefore and After the Mines A look at life in South Wales…

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  • An old photo of two children and there bikes at the top of a hill overlooking a colliery
    Community Stories

    Croeso To The Cardiff & Valleys Guide

    29 May 2025 - By Pete

    Welcome to Cardiff & Valleys Guide! Hello and Croeso – welcome to Cardiff & Valleys Guide! We’re thrilled to have…

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