English 
Cymraeg
Welcome to
Whitchurch History Cymru
Looking to learn more about the history of Whitchurch? Have knowledge of old Whitchurch that would add to this site? Whitchurch History Cymru aims to cover both points and we are working to grow its content and usefulness over the years to come.
This site has been set up by AWEN@thelibrary, the support group that emerged to fight the proposed closure of Whitchurch Library in 2015. AWEN@thelibrary supports the Whitchurch Library (now Hub) by promoting cultural activities relating to it and the local area. AWEN means inspiration in Welsh and stands for Arts, Whitchurch, Eglwys, Newydd.
A strong theme for AWEN's work is local history and as part of this:
- A monthly Reminiscence Group meets at Whitchurch Hub.
- A facilitator of the Reminiscence Group (Nigel Lewis) wrote a weekly blog - 101 things that you probably didn't know about Whitchurch.
- Three local heritage walks were created and documented, through the Walking Whitchurch Heritage project.
- Permanent history boards were put up in two locations in the Village
- This website was set up recognising that there was so much local history enthusiasm and information emerging, that it merited its own site.
We look forward to this site growing in content over the years to come and welcome your input!
AWEN@thelibrary Trustees
Latest news and events
Llandaff North Local History Group
- Event date: 28 May 2026 @ 2:30pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub CF14 2HU
Join our friendly local history group - come and share your memories and learn about Llandaff Yard and Primrose Hill
Patagonia with Professor E Wyn James
- Event date: 13 May 2026 @ 7:00pm - 7:00pm
From Taff Vale to the Chubut Valley: Rachel and Aaron Jenkins, ‘saviours’ of the Welsh Settlement in Patagonia
By Professor E…
A history walk around Rhiwbina Garden Village
- Event date: 10 May 2026 @ 2:30pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Meet at Rhiwbina Garden Village Garage
Join Chris and Nigel and explore the fascinating history of Rhiwbina's garden village.
Llandaff North Local History Group
- Event date: 23 Apr 2026 @ 2:30pm - 2:30pm
- Location: Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub CF14 2HU
Come and share your memories of Llandaff Yard and Primrose Hill.
The Newport Ship - an interesting History with Dr Toby Jones
- Event date: 8 Apr 2026 @ 7:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location: Whitchurch Hub
Come and find out about the Newport Ship - a 15th Century merchant ship discovered in Newport with Dr Toby…
101 things you (probably) didn’t know about Whitchurch
Learn more about AWEN@thelibrary, the support group that emerged to fight the proposed closure of Whitchurch Library in 20xx.