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Llandaff (Welsh: Llandaf llan church + Taf) is a district in the city of Cardiff, Wales, having been incorporated into the city in 1922, and is also the name of a diocese of the Church in Wales, covering the most populous area of south Wales.

Llandaff Cathedral is also the parish church of Llandaff. Much of its fabric dates from the 13th century. It was badly damaged by bombing during World War II, and subsequently restored by the architect George Pace. One of its main modern points of interest is the figure of Christ in Majesty (1954-5), by Jacob Epstein, which is suspended above the nave.

Llandaff is also home to a preparatory school (The Cathedral School), which Roald Dahl attended. Roald Dahl was also born here. Other famous births include pop singer Charlotte Church and choirmaster and organist Sir Ivor Atkins. BBC Wales have their headquarters there. The welsh artist Ivor Williams lived and painted in Llandaff House until his death in 1982. The independent GDST school, Howell's School Llandaff, is also based in the area and recently expanded from an all-girls school to include the co-educational Howell's Sixth Form College.

Trains: The area is served by rail at Llandaff railway station.

Buses: Llandaff has the following bus services 24, 25, 33, 33A, 60, 62 and 62A

Rugby: Llandaff RFC


	Pubs/Bars: Black Lion Cardiff Road Llandaff Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2DP 029 2056 7312 The Butchers Arms High St Llandaff Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2DZ 029 2055 1000/029 2057 1130 Churchills Hotel Cardiff Road Llandaff Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2AD 029 20401300


	The Heathcock 58/60 Bridge Street Llandaff Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2EN 029 2057 5005 Maltsters Arms 42-44 Cardiff Road Llandarf Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2DS 02920 333096 The Radyr Court Danescourt Way Llandaff Cardiff South Glamorgan CF5 2SF 029 2055 2753.

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