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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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Monthly Archives: August 2010
A peep through the door
If you drive along the A55 between Conway and Bangor you may glimpse through the trees a mysterious house with a tall tower, standing on a mound. This is Pen-y-bryn, supposed to have once been the palace of Llywelyn Fawr. … Continue reading
Posted in Archives and Manuscripts
Cyclical Planning
Since the late Spring of this year, I have been engaged in the development of our new corporate strategy, which needs to be in place by the 1st of April 2011. Whenever I use the word ‘strategy’, I am always … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Challenges while Digitising
Recently the most challenging and unique items to be digitised were the lino-cuts! If, like me, you are unsure what a lino-cut is; well, it’s a carved piece of the artist’s work, Kyffin Williams in this example, that was used … Continue reading
Posted in Kyffin Blog
Rock pooling & fish ‘n’ chips
As we reach the end of a busy summer of exhibitions and events I have allowed myself a brief moment of reflection on our activity over the last few months. Since June, we have installed 4 new exhibitions in the … Continue reading
Posted in News and Events
‘Lest we forget’: Creating a digital record of Welsh experiences of the First World War
The impact of the First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918 and claimed the lives of over 9.5 million people, was unprecedented at the time. Yet with only three surviving veteran soldiers remaining, this cataclysmic event in the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Berta Ruck – Wales’ Queen of Romance
Amongst the archives recently catalogued at the National Library of Wales are manuscripts and papers of the popular romantic novelist, Berta Ruck (1878-1978), which give an insight into her long and interesting life. Although born in India her roots were … Continue reading
Posted in Archives and Manuscripts
A New Chapter
The National Library of Wales would be nothing without its supporters – be they readers, visitors, learners, customers, or anyone else who makes use of our myriad services. The fact that the Library was established through the direct support of … Continue reading
Posted in Digitisation
National Library will be at Freshers’ Week!!
This year again, staff from the Library will be attending the Freshers’ Week event on Monday, 27th. September at Aberystwyth University.Come along to meet the staff, who will tell you everything you need to know about the Library, including how … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Condry Festival 2010 Update
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you a toast for Christmas: To the wild life of the world. May it be saved for all future generations. (William Moreton Condry) I’m astonished to note that over ten weeks have passed since my … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Meeting with manuscripts, today and tomorrow
As curators of manuscripts one of the ways we ensure that we follow best practice in our profession is to engage in the activities of associations such as the Archives and Records Association (ARA), The Association for Manuscripts and Archives … Continue reading
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