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Jack Davies
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Art, local history, photography and adventures around Tongwynlais and Castell Coch in Cardiff, Wales. Running the #CardiffTrails
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This photo of Castell Coch overlooking the Taff Gorge is so good I shared it twice! And made this video ⬇️

Find the links at tongwynlais.app

Resources like @librarywales.bsky.social are amazing.
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Postcards of Castell Coch – Part 11

“Taffs Well is a very pretty little village not very far from here."

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Postcard from 1917 that shows a view of Castell Coch. The back of the postcard and two blackberries. Contains text, "Postcards of Castell Coch Part 11".
November 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Postcards from Tongwynlais – Part 21

"We often go to pick blackberries there in the summer and have very jolly times!"

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November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Some recent views of Castell Coch from the iron bridge.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Walking in the woods today.

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#Tongwynlais #FforestFawr
Sunlight casting shadows on autumn leaves in Fforest Fawr, Tongwynlais
November 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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If you're looking for a Halloween read, check out "The Recluse Rules" by @edtechie.bsky.social

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Front cover of the book, "The Recluse Rules" by Martin Weller. The design is a grey background with a selection of items related to the book illustrated in red.
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Spooky sightings at Castell Coch! 🧟

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#HappyHalloween #CalanGaeafHapus
A photo composition of Castell Coch courtyard with zombie hands rising from the ground, which is covered in mist. The sky is red with bats flying overhead.
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Some recent spooky creations.

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#FforestFawr #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais #Halloween
An edited photo that shows Fforest Fawr with Castell Coch in the distance. The woods include bats, a spectral figure, flaming torches and spooky mist. An edited photo of Castell Coch that has a large moon and bats. Contains text, "Cast-Hell Coch".
October 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The Ghosts of Greenmeadow.

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#Halloween #Tongwynlais
Photo edit that shows the old Greenmeadow mansion in Tongwynlais under a spooky sky and large moon with bats swarming overhead.
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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It's spooky season...

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#PixelTon
Pixel art illustration of the Lewis Arms with a trick or treater. Pixel art illustration of a shop in Tongwynlais with a ghost and pumpkin outside.
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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The Glamorganshire Canal at Tongwynlais

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#TonHistory
Old photo of the canal in Tongwynlais with illustrations of canal boat designs and registration plates.
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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I popped into the new Lego store and noticed this pixel art illustration of the Clock Tower at Cardiff Castle (left).

Having recently produced a series of illustrations of Cardiff landmarks, I couldn't resist creating my own version (right).

#CardiffInPixels #LegoCardiff
Two pixel art illustrations of the Clock Tower at Cardiff Castle. One is from the Lego store in Cardiff, the other is my version.
October 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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I couldn't stop without making the clock tower more accurate.

I've changed the viewpoint to the north-east, improved the trees and added the chimney and tower.

#CardiffInPixels #CardiffCastle
Pixel art illustration of Cardiff Castle's clock tower.
October 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Anyone still addicted to Balatro?

#LordBute #Balatro #PixelArt
Pixel art illustration of a playing card with Lord Bute on it in the style of the "Balatro" videogame.
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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I had an idea for a MOC...

Read more about Pumba - bute-park.com/project/pumba/

#CardiffInLego #LegoCardiff #ButePark #LegoMOC
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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It's on the wall in the new Lego store in Cardiff.

This is my version.

#CardiffInPixels
Pixel art illustration of the clock tower at Cardiff Castle. Includes text, "Cardiff in Pixels".
October 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Does anyone recognise this artwork of Cardiff Castle?

#CardiffInPixels
A pixel art illustration of Cardiff Castle with text, "Cardiff in Pixels".
October 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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I've been playing Absolum, from @dotemu.bsky.social, and loving it!

I took a break to create this illustration of my favourite character, Cider.
Pixel art illustration of Cider from the videogame "Absolum".
October 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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5 favourite posts from my Castell Coch lockdown project.

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#Tongwynlais #Cardiff #Cadw #CastellCoch
The number 5 that contains a photo of a window in Castell Coch. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".
October 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. This view was from a frosty morning back in January 2025.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

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#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais
Castell Coch nestled in autumnal trees above a frosty field. Contains the text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and URL, "castellcoch.com".
September 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. I've taken thousands of photos like this from the Ironbridge!

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

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#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais
Castell Coch overlooking the river Taff under a blue sky with large clouds. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and the URL, "castellcoch.com".
September 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. The ceiling in Lady Bute's bedroom is an iconic feature of the castle.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

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#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais
The ornate ceiling in Lady Bute's bedroom at Castell Coch, Cardiff.
September 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up. There was a new Halloween display in the banqueting hall when I popped in this week.

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

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#Cadw #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais
Halloween display on a table in the banqueting hall at Castell Coch. There are two skulls in a glass case, some roses and a large white candle.
September 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The 5th anniversary of my lockdown project is coming up.

"CastellCoch.com is a collection of memorabilia, stories and images inspired by Cardiff’s fairytale castle."

I've written a post every month so there's loads to explore if you've not visited before.

castellcoch.com

#Cadw #CastellCoch
View of Castell Coch under a blue sky. Contains text, "Castell Coch, Est. 2020" and the URL "castellcoch.com".
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Cardiff is celebrating 70 years as the capital of Wales in 2025.

I've been collecting examples of the old Borough Arms in my "Villa Cardiff" series.

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These historic arms can be found all over Cardiff. Can you think of any examples?

#CardiffHistory #Cardiff70
Illustration of the old Cardiff Borough Arms. A yellow crest with three red chevrons. It has a crown above it and a scroll with text, "Villa Cardiff".
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM