When I was at Cardiff University in 1972 to 1975 I used to regularly take the train on the Welsh valley line to nearby Caerphilly. I used to like Caerphilly, especially the castle.
I didn’t know then that it was the birthplace of the comedian magician Tommy Cooper who was born there in 1921.
Hands up if you knew Tommy Cooper was born in Wales. Overseas readers are excused the exercise.
After leaving University I didn’t return to Caerphilly until I visited the town with my travelling pal Dai Woosnam in 2016, We weren’t looking for Tommy Cooper especially but came across his statue. Actually we were looking for a landmark commemorating another famous Welshman with an association with the town – Guto Nyth Brân.
Have Bag, Will Travel 