When was the Cardiff accent born? How old is it really?
A recent report suggested that the unique Cardiff accent is slowly dying out. It seems to be getting watered down with people who live and work in the city from outside the area. Many distinctive pronunciations and expressions are being lost, and younger Cardiffians are using expressions more associated with other parts of South Wales. For example, ending sentences with the word 'but' which traditionally has been more associated with the valleys accent.
But how long has this distinctive accent been in existence?
In this video I visit the tomb of a 14th Century nobleman. A man called William of Kerdiff, in the Vale of Glamorgan. It might hold the key and be able to give us some answers.
This video is written, presented and produced by Welsh author and historian; Graham Loveluck-Edwards. Author of 'Monica', 'Historic Pubs of Wales' and the 'Legends and Folklore of Bridgend and the Vale' series of books, published by Candy Jar Books LTD (Cardiff). I hope you enjoy it. And if you do, please subscribe to this channel and share the content on social media.
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