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3 weeks ago | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
Pixel art describes a technique for creating digital illustrations at the individual pixel level. This type of art was the result of low resolution displays in early videogame systems. Today, our phone and computer displays have millions of pixels. Despite this, the art form is very popular and the “retro” videogame look is used in many contemporary games. I’ve now created 35 illustrations of buildings in Tongwynlais.
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1 month ago | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
Samuel Coupe Fox (1863–1953) was a prolific photographer who left a fascinating collection of images, but there’s no information about him online. These images of Tongwynlais are just a few from the collection held by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. 1897 – 1920This first image is very interesting as it shows various people using the Glamorganshire Canal. The photo is on a glass lantern slide and contains several codes to identify it, but not the date it was taken.
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2 months ago | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
1st Castell Coch are looking for a new home and want your views on their plan to buy Bethesda Chapel. The group would love to have a permanent base for their meetings and for the wider community to use. HistoryCardiff has a rich history with scouting. The 4th Cardiff Troop was set up in the Cathays in October 1908, just five months after the first publication of “Scouting for boys” by Robert Baden-Powell.
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2 months ago | 
mewburn.com | Jack Davies
At an event in Edinburgh on Wednesday, the Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub was formally launched in front of an audience of over 120 researchers, industry stakeholders, and government representatives. This initiative, which represents one of the five UK quantum hubs announced in July of last year, is specifically aimed at fostering progress toward a fully realised quantum internet.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
This series was inspired by an article from John&Jane that explored the design of a modern flag for Cardiff. In the first part I looked into the history of Cardiff and found some examples of the “Cardiff Arms”. In the second part I discovered some of the history of the arms and shared more examples of their use. Since then, I’ve been scouring the newspaper archives for more references and finding examples around Cardiff.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
untanglingweb3.substack.com | Jack Davies
This week, we're taking a look at how Web3 can revolutionise deck-building and trading card games, with the help of one of the industry's leading voices - Justin Gary of Stone Blade Entertainment. Trading card games (TCGs) have long captivated players with their mix of strategy, collectibility, and competitive play. From Magic: The Gathering to Pokémon, these games have built passionate communities and thriving secondary markets.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
Welcome to the 20th instalment of my flagship series! This is one of my favourite images and shows the village at the beginning of the 1900s. I’ve seen a few poor quality examples of this photo. I was really pleased to find this excellent copy posted in 1907 with a very sweet message. It was quite expensive but I want these images to be preserved and shared for everyone to enjoy. I’ve digitally restored the image by removing some scratches and blemishes.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
Pixel art describes a technique for creating digital illustrations at the individual pixel level. This type of art was the result of low resolution displays in early videogame systems. Today, our phone and computer displays have millions of pixels. Despite this, the art form is very popular and the “retro” videogame look is used in many contemporary games. I’ve already created 24 illustrations of buildings in Tongwynlais.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
tongwynlais.com | Jack Davies
I always loved Lego as a child and this passion was rekindled in my 30s when I had my own children. Lego always makes me think of Christmas as I received so many of my favourite sets as presents. We have a modest collection of bricks in the house from my kids’ old sets and a few more recent purchases so I decided to try and create some models of local landmarks. I noticed a larger number of white and yellow pieces so the Lewis Arms was an obvious place to start.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
untanglingweb3.substack.com | Jack Davies
In this edition of the Untangling Web3 newsletter, we're getting to grips with the concept of Unstoppable Domains, crypto-backed domain names, with the help of Sandy Carter. In the age of decentralization, Web3 domains are emerging as a transformative tool for redefining digital identity, ownership, and privacy. Unlike traditional domains, which merely direct users to websites, Web3 domains integrate blockchain technology to unlock new possibilities for individuals and businesses alike.
