Local History Society

The Radyr and Morganstown Local History Society meets regularly in the Old Church Rooms, Park Road, for a series of talks on topics of local interest. Some recent talks have included the History of Cardiff, the Vikings in Wales and the Parish of Pentyrch.

We also organise local history walks, e.g. walking the Penarth Docks. Recent trips took in Llandeilo, Dinefwr Castle and New Town House.

The Local History Society has produced a series of historical works on the parish:

'TWIXT CHAIN AND GORGE 

A history of Radyr and Morganstown.

You can download a free copy of this book here

MEMORIES of RADYR & MORGANSTOWN 

The memories of life in Radyr and Morganstown in the early 20th century.  Published in 1993.

You can download a free copy of this book here

Wartime Memories of R & M People
Personal Memories of the war years. Not strictly a Local History Society publication, it was compiled by Allan Cook using audio recordings and published with assistance from lottery grants. A few copies are still available free of charge to personal callers to Radyr Library.

5000 YEARS OF HISTORY
A 43-minute DVD of the History of Radyr and Morganstown, introduced and narrated by tv presenter Robin Jones, is available from Allan Cook, 54 Pentwyn, Radyr, CF15 8RE at a price of £6.00 including postage and packaging.

A new book is in preparation.