By about 1650 a 'dissenting group' of Baptists, independents and Quakers were worshipping at nearby Berthlwyd Farm, Pentwyn (Top of the Hill).

One of the most famous British boxers of all time, Jimmy Wilde (1892–1969) was born at Pentwyn Deintyr, Quakers Yard.

He won 10 full international rugby caps between 2013 and 2014, and also captained the Newport Gwent Dragons region.

The primary school Ysgol Gymraeg Gynradd Rhyd y Grug was located in the village until pupils were relocated to Aberfan.

The station was opened as "Quakers Yard Low Level" by the Taff Vale Railway in 1858.