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  1. Jun 7

    is a great chance to say thank you - diolch yn fawr for the fantastic contribution all of those who volunteer at archive services across Wales. Take a look at what being a volunteer in an archive is like:

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  2. Jun 7

    is coming to end but if you’re feeling inspired then you can check for at your local archive service – there’s a list of contact details for Welsh archive services here:

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    Jun 6

    If you'd like to learn more about the Lord Davies of Llandinam Papers , take a look at our catalogue . The unpublished biography, attributed to Sir Charles Tennyson, can also be viewed on our website

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  4. Jun 7

    It’s International Archives Day this Saturday 9th June! Click on the tags to follow the Welsh University and National Archive Services and see what they have in store to celebrate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😀

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  5. Jun 7

    It’s International Archives Day this Saturday 9th June! Click on the tags to follow the Welsh Local Archive Services and see what they have in store to celebrate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😀 ...another list of tags on the way!

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    Jun 6

    On the 24 February 1871, the Monmouthshire Merlin reported the case of William Clements Betts, James Betts and Johanna Betts. For more information, see

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    Jun 6

    Mae Devin a Joanne yn hyfforddi i fod yn gadwraethwyr ac yn gwirfoddoli tra’n astudio Devin and Joanne are training to become conservators, volunteering whilst studying

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    Jun 6

    Letters, scrapbooks, poetry, prose compositions, essays, articles and addresses are among the Moelona Manuscripts at

    Moelona, teacher and novelist died at New Quay 1953
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    Jun 5

    Dyddgoviant William Owen Pughe – this diary for the period 1811-1835 (NLW MS 13248i-iiB) is among the manuscripts of the lexicographer and antiquarian at . The entries shown were written 200 years ago in June 1818

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    Jun 4

    Today, we will be posting about two brothers, Randolph and William Pearcey. Both born in Devon, the pair appear to have moved to Newport sometime between 1861 and 1871. For more info, see

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    Jun 4

    New post on blog today about Lord MacDonald of Gwaenysgor and his role in the union of and

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    Jun 1

    To finish off, here is Neath in 1801. It’s grown a bit since then, but you can clearly see the medieval street layout.

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    Jun 1

    Hard to believe that in 1803 this is practically all there was of Swansea. Most of the shopping centre was open fields back then.

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    Jun 1

    Gwent Archives holds three volumes containing records and photographs of Victorian prisoners sent to Usk Gaol between the years 1871 – 1876. Throughout the month of June, we will be posting about different individuals, their crimes and their story.

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    May 22

    The Wynnstay Estate Records are housed . Find out more in our catalogue …

    Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, , 6th Baronet, landowner and benefactor was born 1820
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    May 23

    Ymunwch a ni fory am 2yh ar gyfer brynhawn o sgyrsiau am ddim ar Merched, Y Senedd a’r Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf Join us tomorrow at 2pm for a free afternoon of talks on Women, Parliament and the First World War

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    May 20

    Music manuscripts, [early 1860s]-[late 1890s], of Dr Joseph Parry, including orchestral suites, overtures and symphonies, piano sonatas and preludes and fugues for the organ; together with a draft autobiography and other papers are here:

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    May 21

    Joseph Parry music manuscript. Recollections of the Fireside / A Seaside Reverie

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    May 22

    Go to our website to discover more about our “Archive of the Month” for May 2018. The volume of coloured plates of beetles attracted so much attention which led us to search for further information about the item. Click on the link below :

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    May 22

    Mae ein yn ymweld tu ol i’r llen yn Nhy Tredegar bore ma. Mywnhewch yr ymweliad! A diolch Ty Tredegar am y croeso Our are off to this morning for a visit behind the scenes.Have a great morning! And thanks for the welcome

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