Making History in Cardiff: Community Day

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Making History in Cardiff is a two day celebration that brings together researchers from our School of History, Archaeology and Religion, community partners and artists, alongside a dedicated team of local volunteers, to explore exciting histories of the area, build skills and create opportunities for the vibrant communities of Caerau and Ely.

On day 1 of Making History in Cardiff on 15 November, we welcome members of the Caerau and Ely community to the Caer Heritage Centre to explore the incredible community-led discoveries of the areas past from the stone-age to the modern era. Experience remarkable Bronze Age artefacts from the first known house in the city, step back in time to explore the Iron-Age and get hands-on with heritage themed ancient crafts. No booking is required for Making History in Cardiff: Community Day – just drop in.

The final day of Making History in Cardiff: Discovery Day will take place on Saturday 16 November from 11am-3pm at Cardiff West Community High School, next to the site of a Roman villa and Cardiff’s oldest known house dating to the Bronze Age.

All are welcome to this jam packed day of family fun and interactive activities that explore Cardiff’s past: sample Roman foods, walk through Bronze-Age landscapes, compose medieval sagas, discover tales of witches and witch hunts, learn about oral history and co-create heritage themed art. Book your free place here.

This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of humanities taking place 7-16 November 2024. Being Human is led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. Further information at beinghumanfestival.org

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