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Graphics at the National Library of Wales (Cymraeg )

Aberystwyth, Wales
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    As part of the Library's current exhibition, Kyffin Williams: Behind the Frame, we will be holding a full day of talks and presentations on the 29th of June in honour of one of Wales' foremost artists. Speakers will include

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    Jun 7

    Carmarthen (Welsh:Caerfyrddin) is probably the oldest town in Wales and legend has it, this was the home of the Wizard Merlin following the departure of the Romans - Caerfyrddin literally translates as 'Merlin's fort'

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  3. Jun 7

    on June 29th. An unique opportunity as part of the centenary celebrations to hear experts talk about the artist in the Drwm. . Tickets are still available but going fast. A warm welcome to all.

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    Jun 5

    Roger Cecil: Artist, Maker, Shaman a free talk about the artist by Peter Wakelin. Saturday June 16th at 11am. Places are free but call 01633 483321 to reserve a seat.

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  5. Jun 6

    1944 D-Day - the 2nd Btn. were the only Welsh unit to land on . This map shows part of Gold Beach around - part of a large collection of maps

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    Jun 5

    I hope that open data on all Welsh libraries will be just the first step in libraries and their communities taking ownership of local data for all sorts of public services and places and making it freely available via

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    Jun 6

    This Saturday Some places are still available - book now!

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    Jun 6

    In our lunchtime lecture today Rob Phillips discusses the archive of Lord Davies of Llandinam, politician, industrialist and humanitarian. The papers, which reflect his wide range of interests, tell us much about the life and career of this remarkable man

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  9. Jun 6

    Feature on the recent event on yesterday's Prynhawn Da

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  10. May 31

    in 1865, the first group of Welsh settlers sailed for in - this map is one of a number showing the Welsh settlements in Chubut

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  11. May 31

    in 1916 the Battle of Jutland began. Dozens of Welsh sailors were among those killed. This is part of a set of maps showing the course of the battle - one of the 1.5 million maps

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  12. May 31

    Good to see such a thriving university map collection 😀

    Thank you for hosting - British & Irish Cttee on Map Info & Catalogue Systems. Good discussions on online maps & digital preservation. Great treasures in map room, including this Panorama from top of Mount Rigi 1818
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  13. May 24

    Carto-Cymru Symposium 2018, Synopsis of ‘Charting the seas’ 18th May. See the Library Blog.

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    May 24

    We are currently preparing nearly 5000 images from the Welsh Portrait Collection for upload to and . We hope it will be a rich resource for educators, researches and culture vultures alike!

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  15. May 24

    And a BIG Thank you from the Maps team!

    After nearly 6 years & over 2,600 volunteering hours we would like to wish Dave, one of our first volunteers to the scheme all the best for the future in his new home. A big THANK YOU for all the time he has given to the library
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    May 18

    at the today.

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    May 18

    Ffuglen a ffaith: mapio glannau ac aberoedd Cymru (Fact and Fiction: mapping the coasts and estuaries of Wales). Dr Hywel Griffiths, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, , explains the truth in mapping Welsh waters.

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    May 18

    Gwilym Tawy, Map Curator, explains “Cist siartiau Cymreig: Casgliad siartiau morol yn Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru” (A Welsh chart chest: The marine chart collection at the National Library of Wales). A real archival treasure trove

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    May 18

    : The Wales Map Symposium 2018 concluded by great talk by , Deanna Groom, Senior Investigator (Maritime), on “Charting the Welsh Seas”. A fascinating end to a great day

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    May 18

    Fascinating talk on Bureaucracy, Cartography and the Hydrographic Office of the British Admiralty: Marine Charts and Charting in the Nineteenth Century by Dr Megan Barford. Some great images and very informative. Thank you Megan

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