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Atlas ObscuraAug 7, 2026

Insole Court in Cardiff, Wales

The Insoles were a prominent Cardiff family who made their fortune from their massive coal empire, which included operating South Wales collieries, and transporting coal to far-flung locations such as the Mediterranean, South America and Southeast Asia. The business was started by family patriarch George in the 1830s, then consolidated by his son James Harvey Insole. The business continued to e…

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  • Insole CourtSightGothic revival mansion, now heritage site and community hub.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 23

Did You Know That 'Industry' Films Mostly in This Welsh City?

We take you into all of Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani's favorite haunts.

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