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Roald Dahl black plaque

Commemorative plaque

Why this matters

Roald Dahl was a renowned British author of children's books and short stories, known for works like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach," which have become classics of children's literature. His contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on generations of readers worldwide.

What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: Roald Dahls Plass This plaque was unveiled 13 July 2002 by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of Cardiff Councillor Russell Goodway in the presence of His Excellency Tarald Brautaset, Norwegian Ambassador to Britain and Mrs Felicity Dahl to commemorate the renaming of the Oval Basin and to celebrate the life and works of Roald Dahl (1916-1990) who was born in Cardiff and christened at the Norwegian Church. Dadorchuddiwyd y plac hwn 13 Gorffennaf 2002 gan Y Gwir Anrhydeddus Arglwydd Faer Caerdydd Y Cynghorydd Russell Goodway ym mhresenoldeb Ei Ardderchowgrwydd Tarald Brautaset, Llysgennad Norwy i Brydain a Mrs Felicity Dahl i ddathlu ailenwi'r Basn Hirgrwn ac i ddathlu bywyd a gwaith Roald Dahl (1916-1990) a aned yng Nghaerdydd ac a fedyddiwyd yn yr Eglwys Norwyaidd
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