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A blog about the work and collections of the National Library of Wales.
Due to the more personal nature of blogs it is the Library's policy to publish postings in the original language only. An equal number of blog posts are published in both Welsh and English, but they are not the same postings. For a translation of the blog readers may wish to try facilities such as Google Translate.
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Author Archives: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales
Treasure hunt!
An afternoon hunting for old data reading equipment around the Library’s darkest corners isn’t usually what we do on a Friday, but this afternoon staff from IT and the MabLab project embarked on a treasure hunt of a specialist nature. … Continue reading
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Wales’s First Female Photographer
About to be placed on the Library’s Digital Mirror is a real little treasure. This photographic album which dates from around 1853 was created by Mary Dillwyn (1816-1906), Wales’s first female photographer, and also one of Britain’s most notable early … Continue reading
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The Library’s Archive of Historical Posters
“ONE OF THE GREATEST HUMAN CURIOSITIES IN THE WHOLE WORLD. THE CAMBRIAN PORCUPINE LAD” – a 9 nine year old boy with a growth on his back being sadly exhibited and exploited for money in May, 1840. “EXTRODINARY EFFECT IN … Continue reading
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An Archivist’s Ire
I had already prepared this blog last week.I had written about my recent trip to Florence and the contribution of that beautiful city to global conservation and preservation activities. However, something happened over the weekend which incensed me so much … Continue reading
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Autumn Events at the Library
Although we’re still in August, our sights are well and truly aimed towards the Library’s Autumn programme of events. The Drwm – the Library’s multi-media auditorium, has proved itself to be one of Aberystwyth’s performing hotspots, with numerous events in … Continue reading
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Shattering some illusions in north east Wales
Following the celebration of the Library building’s centenary in July, we are proud to announce the opening of our extension! I am referring to the Library’s new shared exhibition gallery in north east Wales, at the Wrexham County Borough Museum. … Continue reading
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Sharing Conservation Decisions
My colleague, David Michael, opened his recent blog on accountancy with a reference to Blur. My challenge is to beat this by linking Collection Care to arctophiles, Massive Attack and Scotland (but not necessarily in that order!). The Library recently … Continue reading
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Wrexham Eisteddfod 2011
The National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, is without any doubt, is Wales’s most important cultural event. The diversity of the competitions held – music, poetry, literature, arts, and dance, testify to the talents available in Wales, and draws thousands of visitors … Continue reading
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Uncharted territory? (part 2)
In part one of this blog (19th July) I told how I had found a set of William Morris charts of Welsh Harbours which appeared to predate the published edition of 1800. I mentioned some of the differences between these … Continue reading
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Celebratory destruction!
The week before last was full of pressure or tension as I attempted to create a cake based on the Library’s facade for the centenary celebrations of laying the foundation stones. Several hours after mixing 60 eggs, 120oz flour, … Continue reading
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