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Canton, or Treganna in the Welsh language, was formed around a 13th-century Manor in Cardiff and assumed lands from nearby Llandaff parish under the stewardship of an Earl (or Baron) de Kanetune, although today the manor comes under the jurisdiction of the Manor of Llandaff.
Mar 31, 2024 · Although Canton has not seen that much development since the 1960's and 1970's, the area is still renowned for it's busy yet friendly atmosphere. Canton has beautiful Victorian housing, wide roads with plenty of parking, and a wide range of shops that offer everything you could ever need.
- Canton was once the most visited market district in South Wales. For hundreds of years since 1250, Canton (or Canton Cross as it was once known) was the most significant market place and trading centre throughout the entirety of South Wales.
- Canton is one of the most multicultural regions in Cardiff. Canton received a mass surge of Irish immigrants throughout the nineteenth century yet today however, Canton is home to a wide range of religions.
- Canton is an increasingly popular bi-lingual area of Cardiff. Statistics show that approximately 20% of local Canton residents can speak Welsh, and half of the schools in the area are taught through the Welsh medium.
- The Political Situation: Who is the current MP? The current MP for Cardiff West is Kevin Brennan. Kevin has been the local MP since 2001. As of 2010, Canton is amongst a collection of suburban towns which are politically seen as being under the constituency of Cardiff West.
In addition to English and Welsh, the diversity of Cardiff's population (including foreign students) means that many other languages are spoken. One study has found that Cardiff has speakers of at least 94 languages, with Somali, Urdu, Bengali and Arabic being the most commonly spoken foreign ones.
Nov 16, 2018 · Canton is located just south of the River Taff, and is one of Cardiff’s oldest districts. Represented in the Welsh Assembly by Neil McEvoy Independent AM and Kenneth Brennen Labour MP, Canton boasts a 25% Welsh-speaking population. Close to city centre, Canton is home to a diverse and multicultural society, as well as a rich history.
May 28, 2023 · Tafwyl, Cardiff’s Welsh language festival, is held in July. From its start in 2006 it symbolised the city’s expanding Welsh confidence, not through an aggressive shout, but a neighbourly assertion of culture and identity; welcoming, inclusive and fun.
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