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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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350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer
The history of the Book of Common Prayer began in the reign of King Henry VIII, when Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, produced his first private draft of the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. The first published editions … Continue reading
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‘Out of the Shadows’ – The life and work of Ifor and Joy Thomas
Come to The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth this Friday and Saturday (23 and 24 November 2012) to celebrate the enormous contribution of the Welshman from Cross Hands, Ifor Thomas and his wife, Joy to British photography. Through their … Continue reading
How about a Guided Tour?
I have been very privileged over the years to have met people from many different regions of the world whilst undertaking guided tours of the National Library of wales. They have shown interest in gaining further knowledge and understanding regarding … Continue reading
Get Inspired…
Do you have a great idea for a new product or service? Are you looking for some inspiration? Look no further. The number of items that exists within the glorious walls of the National Library never ceases to amaze me, … Continue reading
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Large audience enjoy ‘Valley of Song’
Last Friday night, we traveled down from Aberystwyth to Swansea to show the 1950 comedy film, Valley of Song, at the Taliesin Arts Centre, as part of the National Library’s annual Outreach programme. The film was preceded by a local … Continue reading
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Tagged National Screen and Sound Archive, Outreach, Swansea
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Lens 2012 ‘Out of the Shadows’
Festival of Welsh Documentary Photography 23/24 November 2012 www.llgc.org.uk/lens Come to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth for a celebration of the enormous contribution of the Welshman from Cross Hands, Ifor Thomas, and his wife, Joy, to British Photography. … Continue reading
Lens 2012 ‘Out of the Shadows’
Festival of Welsh Documentary Photography www.llgc.org.uk/lens Come to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth for a celebration of the enormous contribution of the Welshman from Cross Hands, Ifor Thomas, and his wife, Joy, to British Photography. Through their courses … Continue reading
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