The National Library of Wales Lunchtime Presentations

 

'The Sir Kyffin Williams Bequests' (MP3 File, 34 mins, 15.3 MB)

A talk by Dr Paul Joyner, The National Library of Wales, discussing Sir Kyffin Williams' bequest, following his death on 1 September 2006. Dr Joyner discusses the collection and its importance to Wales, and Sir Kyffin's relationship with the Library. He was a great friend to the Library for nearly 50 years.

 

'The Sir Kyffin Williams Bequest' full text

 

 

Memories of The National Library of Wales

 

Eiluned Rees' Memories of the Library (MP3 File, 2:48 mins, 2.57MB)

From collecting stationery to electric shocks, Eiluned Rees recalls her fondest memories of her time working at The National Library of Wales.
Eiluned Rees' Memories Full Text

 

 

Cledwyn Fychan's Memories of the Library (MP3 File, 1:18 mins, 1.19MB)

Cledwyn Fychan talks of the lunchtime routine of the past at the National Library. (In Welsh)
Cledwyn Fychan's Memories Full Text

 

 

Delwyn Tibbott's Memories of the Library (MP3 File, 2:57 mins, 2.7MB)

Delwyn Tibbott takes us back to the era of the Second War War when his father worked at the Library guarding the underground tunnel full of treasures! (In Welsh)
Delwyn Tibbott's Memories Full Text