Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wales’s First Female Photographer

Posted on August 17, 2011

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 →

Posted in Digitisation |

The Library’s Archive of Historical Posters

Posted on August 12, 2011

“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

Posted on August 9, 2011

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

Posted on August 3, 2011

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 →

Posted in News and Events |

Shattering some illusions in north east Wales

Posted on August 2, 2011

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 →

Posted in Archives and Manuscripts |

Sharing Conservation Decisions

Posted on August 1, 2011

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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