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Wales Online
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Elizabeth Thomas

The city within a city: The story of Llandaff and the people who keep Cardiff's unique suburb alive

It's the birthplace of Roald Dahl, houses one of Cardiff's most historic landmarks and has acted as a setting for many beloved BBC television shows. But, for centuries after it first came into being, Llandaff was never actually part of Cardiff.

Known as the 'city within a city,' Llandaff didn't become a part of Wales' capital until 1922. The county borough of Cardiff was extended to include Llandaff and it officially became part of the city - hence its 'city within a city' status.

But Llandaff has a history and character of its own that makes it stand out from other parts of Cardiff. Stepping onto the Cathedral Green, for instance, you would think that you were in the middle of a chocolate box village rather than part of a bustling capital city.

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