Roald Dahl blue plaque
Overview
Roald Dahl blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in Wales Cardiff. This blue commemorative plaque records: Roald Dahl Author Awdur Born 1916 Llandaff Ganwyd 1916 Llandaf Died 1990 Bu farw 1990 Site of 'Mrs Pratchett's' sweetshop during his time at Cathedral School as recalled in his autobiography 'Boy'.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: Roald Dahl Author Awdur Born 1916 Llandaff Ganwyd 1916 Llandaf Died 1990 Bu farw 1990 Site of 'Mrs Pratchett's' sweetshop during his time at Cathedral School as recalled in his autobiography 'Boy'.
People and events
The short source does not safely name the people, events or traditions tied to this exact point. A famous nearby story is not attached without evidence that it belongs here.
How it worked
The label Blue plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Blue plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Roald Dahl blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Roald Dahl Author Awdur Born 1916 Llandaff Ganwyd 1916 Llandaf Died 1990 Bu farw 1990 Site of 'Mrs Pratchett's' sweetshop during his time at Cathedral School as recalled in his autobiography 'Boy'. Safle siop losin 'Mrs Pratchett' yn ystod ei gyfod yn Ysgol y Gadeirlan yn ôl ei hunangofiant The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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