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🎉On Friday the 28th of November the Explore your Archive campaign was officially launched by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, at North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire.
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🎉On Friday the 28th of November the Explore your Archive campaign was officially launched by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, at North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire.
Currently, our digital collections represent only a tiny proportion of our overall collections, but with the advent of digital photography people take far more photos than they ever have before. But how many of these will ever make it into the archival collections of the future?
iPhones and Archives: How will we preserve photography of the future?
Currently, our digital collections represent only a tiny proportion of our overall collections. Going forward, though, collecting and caring for material which has been ‘born digital’ will become i…
archives.wales
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Currently, our digital collections represent only a tiny proportion of our overall collections, but with the advent of digital photography people take far more photos than they ever have before. But how many of these will ever make it into the archival collections of the future?
It’s safe to say that Wales can be considered a nation of animal lovers; indeed, the 2021 National Survey for Wales revealed that 52% of Wales’s households own a pet. 🐶🐹🐰🐮🐱🦆 #EYAPets
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It’s safe to say that Wales can be considered a nation of animal lovers; indeed, the 2021 National Survey for Wales revealed that 52% of Wales’s households own a pet. 🐶🐹🐰🐮🐱🦆 #EYAPets
🧵1. Before the 1832 Reform Act, the only people who had the right to vote was a small number of wealthy men, property owners and ones who paid certain taxes. .
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🧵1. Before the 1832 Reform Act, the only people who had the right to vote was a small number of wealthy men, property owners and ones who paid certain taxes. .
North East Wales Archives have received a grant from the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (NMCT) to enable the conservation of a unique volume in their collections: a Waybill Book from the Glyn Valley Tramway (1881-1883).
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
North East Wales Archives have received a grant from the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (NMCT) to enable the conservation of a unique volume in their collections: a Waybill Book from the Glyn Valley Tramway (1881-1883).
It’s World Digital Preservation Day, an annual event led by the Digital Preservation Coalition to celebrate the collaborative work that is being undertaken globally to ensure digital content is available in the present and the future.
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s World Digital Preservation Day, an annual event led by the Digital Preservation Coalition to celebrate the collaborative work that is being undertaken globally to ensure digital content is available in the present and the future.
Llandudno yn y nos, gyda goleuadau'n adlewyrchu ar ddyfroedd y traeth. CP92/18/B/21
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Llandudno at Night, lights reflecting on the waters of the beach. CP92/18/B/21
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Llandudno at Night, lights reflecting on the waters of the beach. CP92/18/B/21
October 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Llandudno yn y nos, gyda goleuadau'n adlewyrchu ar ddyfroedd y traeth. CP92/18/B/21
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Llandudno at Night, lights reflecting on the waters of the beach. CP92/18/B/21
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Llandudno at Night, lights reflecting on the waters of the beach. CP92/18/B/21
The tragedy of Aberfan still resonates 59 years on. Today we remember the 144 lives lost, and those who fought to save them. Read/listen to accounts of Swansea University students who helped at the disaster site: ow.ly/8fV550Lgx6c
With thanks to Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University.
With thanks to Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University.
Aberfan
At around 9.15am on the morning of October 21, 1966, a spoil tip collapsed onto the Welsh village of Aberfan, engulfing Pantglas Primary School and other buildings. The disaster resulted in the tragic
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October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The tragedy of Aberfan still resonates 59 years on. Today we remember the 144 lives lost, and those who fought to save them. Read/listen to accounts of Swansea University students who helped at the disaster site: ow.ly/8fV550Lgx6c
With thanks to Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University.
With thanks to Richard Burton Archives, Swansea University.
Cymdeithas Chwaraewyr Cerdd Llandudno, yn perfformio ‘The Arcadians’ yn Theatr y Palladium ym mis Rhagfyr 1929.
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Llandudno Musical Players Society, putting on ‘The Arcadians’ at the Palladium Theatre in December 1929.
Conwy Archives 📜
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Llandudno Musical Players Society, putting on ‘The Arcadians’ at the Palladium Theatre in December 1929.
Conwy Archives 📜
October 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Cymdeithas Chwaraewyr Cerdd Llandudno, yn perfformio ‘The Arcadians’ yn Theatr y Palladium ym mis Rhagfyr 1929.
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Llandudno Musical Players Society, putting on ‘The Arcadians’ at the Palladium Theatre in December 1929.
Conwy Archives 📜
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Llandudno Musical Players Society, putting on ‘The Arcadians’ at the Palladium Theatre in December 1929.
Conwy Archives 📜
David (Davy) John Jones yn ei gadair olwyn 'gadair ymolchi wiail' yng Nghonwy, tua 1915.
Archifau Conwy
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David (Davy) John Jones in his 'wicker bathchair' wheelchair in Conwy, c.1915.
Conwy Archives
Archifau Conwy
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David (Davy) John Jones in his 'wicker bathchair' wheelchair in Conwy, c.1915.
Conwy Archives
October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
David (Davy) John Jones yn ei gadair olwyn 'gadair ymolchi wiail' yng Nghonwy, tua 1915.
Archifau Conwy
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David (Davy) John Jones in his 'wicker bathchair' wheelchair in Conwy, c.1915.
Conwy Archives
Archifau Conwy
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David (Davy) John Jones in his 'wicker bathchair' wheelchair in Conwy, c.1915.
Conwy Archives
This image from Glamorgan Archives taken at Tirpentwys Colliery in 1955 shows an affectionate colliery horse named Aber (DNCB/14/4/149/19). To learn more about pit ponies and other items from the Glamorgan’s Blood exhibition, click here: glamarchives.gov.uk/blood/ponies/
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July 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This image from Glamorgan Archives taken at Tirpentwys Colliery in 1955 shows an affectionate colliery horse named Aber (DNCB/14/4/149/19). To learn more about pit ponies and other items from the Glamorgan’s Blood exhibition, click here: glamarchives.gov.uk/blood/ponies/
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📷@glamarchives.bsky.social
This postcard depicts a 'sand beast Father made many years ago' on Borth beach. It was sent by ‘Alan’ who was staying in Borth to Miss Joyce Murray of The Eyrie, Radlett, Hertfordshire, c.1910s Does the Beast of Borth still prowl the beach? Item from Ceredigion Archives.
July 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This postcard depicts a 'sand beast Father made many years ago' on Borth beach. It was sent by ‘Alan’ who was staying in Borth to Miss Joyce Murray of The Eyrie, Radlett, Hertfordshire, c.1910s Does the Beast of Borth still prowl the beach? Item from Ceredigion Archives.
This month, Carmarthenshire Archives proudly welcomed the deposit of a stunning collection of portraits captured during Carmarthen Pride 2024 — a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, unity, and joy. Read more here: archives.wales/2025/06/23/p...
Pride Portraits at Carmarthenshire Archives
This month, Carmarthenshire Archives proudly welcomed the deposit of a stunning collection of portraits captured during Carmarthen Pride 2024 — a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, unity, and jo…
archives.wales
June 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This month, Carmarthenshire Archives proudly welcomed the deposit of a stunning collection of portraits captured during Carmarthen Pride 2024 — a fantastic celebration of inclusivity, unity, and joy. Read more here: archives.wales/2025/06/23/p...
To celebrate #InternationalArchivesDay this year we held our annual Archives and Records Council Wales Forum; an opportunity for those in the profession to meet up, hear from our wonderful speakers, and of course enjoy lots of cake🥳
#ArchivesWales #IAD2025
#ArchivesWales #IAD2025
June 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
To celebrate #InternationalArchivesDay this year we held our annual Archives and Records Council Wales Forum; an opportunity for those in the profession to meet up, hear from our wonderful speakers, and of course enjoy lots of cake🥳
#ArchivesWales #IAD2025
#ArchivesWales #IAD2025
📷Philip Burton and Richard Burton, c.1943
The archive collection of the actor Richard Burton is held at The Richard Burton Archives, @swanseauni.bsky.social
More information here: libguides.swansea.ac.uk/richardburt.....
#MrBurton
The archive collection of the actor Richard Burton is held at The Richard Burton Archives, @swanseauni.bsky.social
More information here: libguides.swansea.ac.uk/richardburt.....
#MrBurton
May 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📷Philip Burton and Richard Burton, c.1943
The archive collection of the actor Richard Burton is held at The Richard Burton Archives, @swanseauni.bsky.social
More information here: libguides.swansea.ac.uk/richardburt.....
#MrBurton
The archive collection of the actor Richard Burton is held at The Richard Burton Archives, @swanseauni.bsky.social
More information here: libguides.swansea.ac.uk/richardburt.....
#MrBurton
As part of d/Deaf Awareness Week Conwy Archive Service is launching its project on Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s.
It focuses on some of the individuals found in the Census records who were noted as being d/Deaf.
bit.ly/3RUk33s
#dDeaf #DeafAwarenessWeek #dDeafHistory
It focuses on some of the individuals found in the Census records who were noted as being d/Deaf.
bit.ly/3RUk33s
#dDeaf #DeafAwarenessWeek #dDeafHistory
Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s
Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s
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May 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
As part of d/Deaf Awareness Week Conwy Archive Service is launching its project on Conwy's d/Deaf Community in the Early 1900s.
It focuses on some of the individuals found in the Census records who were noted as being d/Deaf.
bit.ly/3RUk33s
#dDeaf #DeafAwarenessWeek #dDeafHistory
It focuses on some of the individuals found in the Census records who were noted as being d/Deaf.
bit.ly/3RUk33s
#dDeaf #DeafAwarenessWeek #dDeafHistory
Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Share your photos and memories. These helmet and uniform badges used by the National and Auxiliary Fire Service during WW2, are from West Glamorgan Archive Service. #VE80 #Victory80
May 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Share your photos and memories. These helmet and uniform badges used by the National and Auxiliary Fire Service during WW2, are from West Glamorgan Archive Service. #VE80 #Victory80
🧩A unique and engaging way to explore local history has arrived at local libraries in Denbighshire! Who will be the first to take on and complete the 1000-piece challenge? For more details, read our blog: archives.wales/.../piecing-...
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@newalesarchives.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🧩A unique and engaging way to explore local history has arrived at local libraries in Denbighshire! Who will be the first to take on and complete the 1000-piece challenge? For more details, read our blog: archives.wales/.../piecing-...
@newalesarchives.bsky.social
@newalesarchives.bsky.social
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root was a patent medicine famous for its strong advertising. Despite being from an American brand, this pamphlet has a real Welsh look. Featuring a woodland scene, daffodils, and a figure who bears a striking resemblance to Blodeuwedd. Item from Archifdy Ceredigion Archives.
April 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root was a patent medicine famous for its strong advertising. Despite being from an American brand, this pamphlet has a real Welsh look. Featuring a woodland scene, daffodils, and a figure who bears a striking resemblance to Blodeuwedd. Item from Archifdy Ceredigion Archives.
In the archives of Wales, you’ll find stunning maps that offer more than just directions. They reveal centuries of history and artistry. Find out more in this video: youtu.be/a3qsco_7VwI
April 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In the archives of Wales, you’ll find stunning maps that offer more than just directions. They reveal centuries of history and artistry. Find out more in this video: youtu.be/a3qsco_7VwI
“What makes these adverts so fascinating is their ordinariness. They weren’t meant to be preserved as historical artifacts, they were designed to sell products, announce events, or direct people to services.”
Read more on our blog: archives.wales/2025/04/16/t...
Read more on our blog: archives.wales/2025/04/16/t...
The Stories in Historic Adverts
Exploring old posters, leaflets, and catalogues, we see glimpses of stories, from pier performances to the food people bought. The fact that these adverts weren’t designed to tell stories, but just…
archives.wales
April 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“What makes these adverts so fascinating is their ordinariness. They weren’t meant to be preserved as historical artifacts, they were designed to sell products, announce events, or direct people to services.”
Read more on our blog: archives.wales/2025/04/16/t...
Read more on our blog: archives.wales/2025/04/16/t...
This image of tiny hoverflies on a umbellifer flower is just one of a huge selection of images from the slide collection related to the career and interests of academic David B. James, author of ‘Ceredigion: Its Natural History’ and other works.
From Ceredigion archives
#SomethingSmall #Archive30
From Ceredigion archives
#SomethingSmall #Archive30
April 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This image of tiny hoverflies on a umbellifer flower is just one of a huge selection of images from the slide collection related to the career and interests of academic David B. James, author of ‘Ceredigion: Its Natural History’ and other works.
From Ceredigion archives
#SomethingSmall #Archive30
From Ceredigion archives
#SomethingSmall #Archive30
“This is the room we keep items that need to be isolated from the rest of the collections, because of damp, mould, insect activity etc. ... By the end of the project the number of items requiring treatment had reduced by 65%.”
Read more: archives.wales/2025/04/08/t...
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Read more: archives.wales/2025/04/08/t...
@gwentarchives.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“This is the room we keep items that need to be isolated from the rest of the collections, because of damp, mould, insect activity etc. ... By the end of the project the number of items requiring treatment had reduced by 65%.”
Read more: archives.wales/2025/04/08/t...
@gwentarchives.bsky.social
Read more: archives.wales/2025/04/08/t...
@gwentarchives.bsky.social
'Football or Life in Cardiff'
This playbill is from the Theatre Royal, Cardiff advertising a rugby themed performance in June 1886. You can read more about it on the Cardiff Rugby Museum website: bit.ly/3HyUnUN
Item from Glamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
This playbill is from the Theatre Royal, Cardiff advertising a rugby themed performance in June 1886. You can read more about it on the Cardiff Rugby Museum website: bit.ly/3HyUnUN
Item from Glamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
March 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
'Football or Life in Cardiff'
This playbill is from the Theatre Royal, Cardiff advertising a rugby themed performance in June 1886. You can read more about it on the Cardiff Rugby Museum website: bit.ly/3HyUnUN
Item from Glamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
This playbill is from the Theatre Royal, Cardiff advertising a rugby themed performance in June 1886. You can read more about it on the Cardiff Rugby Museum website: bit.ly/3HyUnUN
Item from Glamorgan Archives / Archifau Morgannwg
Archie Totty smiling with his milk float at Garreg Lydan (Bagillt).
Photo from North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire : PH/02/178
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DiwrnodRhyngwladolHapusrwydd
Photo from North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire : PH/02/178
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DiwrnodRhyngwladolHapusrwydd
March 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Archie Totty smiling with his milk float at Garreg Lydan (Bagillt).
Photo from North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire : PH/02/178
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DiwrnodRhyngwladolHapusrwydd
Photo from North East Wales Archives - Denbighshire & Flintshire : PH/02/178
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DiwrnodRhyngwladolHapusrwydd