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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · 19d

We had a fascinating talk tonight from @profdanhicks.bsky.social on Augustus Pitt-Rivers, ethnologist, archaeologist and founder of the @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social, including his connections to Anglesey. Check out our website for membership info and future talks www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/member...

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Dr Marc Collinson @marccollinson.bsky.social · Jul 9

The Menai Suspension Bridge will celebrate its bicentenary in 2026. To help with celebrations, please consider supporting the #TelfordCentre, a small museum in Menai Bridge promoting the bridge's unique story @archpbu.bsky.social @bangorhistory.bsky.social: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/200th-anni...

200th Anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge

Raising funds for our museum & building to improve access, displays & facilities during the 200th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Jun 16

@friendlesschurches.bsky.social

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Jun 16

We had an excellent excursion over the weekend, visiting 3 churches on Anglesey owned by the charity
friendlesschurches.bsky.social‬, in the company of their director Rachel Morley. We saw Bodwrog, Llanbeulan and Tal-y-Llyn. To join the Society go to: https://www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/membership/

Rachel Morley looks on as Andrew Davidson talks about the history of St Twrog’s church

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Ian Taylor @wellhopper.bsky.social · Jun 14

At the beautiful St Peulan's church Llanbeulan this afternoon with @friendlesschurches.bsky.social and @angleseyhistory.bsky.social

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · May 17

We are looking forward to taking a group around there with your director Rachel next month!

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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · May 17

“It was a hot sunny day, the sky was intensely blue, and there were wonderful views of the Anglesey landscape and the mountains of Eryri and Llyn. The hedges were a mass of hawthorn blossom, and the churchyard was full of bluebells and campion.”

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · May 17

We held our AGM last night, followed by a excellent and amusing talk by Arwyn Owen, 'Anglesey's Hidden Prehistory', about his PhD work tracking down previously unknown prehistoric sites. Would you like to join the society? Details at www.hanesmon.org.uk/aaswp/member...

Arwyn Owen giving a talk 'Anglesey's Hidden Prehistory'

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Mar 23

The officers and committee members of the AAS gathered yesterday to celebrate Frances Lynch Llewelyn MBE, who is stepping down as our chair after 13 years. She first joined the society in 1964 and has been at the centre of our activities ever since. She will still be very much involved, though!

Group photograph of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society committee

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · Mar 9

Irish in Wales - We are still here.

For @irishinbritain.bsky.social @irishinstitute.bsky.social - report on recent @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School

NationCymru @nation.cymru · Feb 20

Memories can become obscured over time by the mists of the Irish Sea. Are my childhood recollections of visits to Wales from Ireland real or imagined? ✍️Catherine Duigan

Brendan’s voyage to Wales – personal reflections on connections between Anglesey and Ireland.

Catherine Duigan Memories can become obscured over time by the mists of the Irish Sea. Are my childhood recollections of visits to Wales from Ireland real or imagined? Being held in my father’s arms…

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · Feb 25

Amazing to think that historic Irish #cattle trade may be having #nature #conservation benefits on Anglesey today!

Article from the recent @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School exploring #Ireland #Anglesey connections by James Robertson.
#IrelandWales #envhist

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Letter from Anglesey

James Robertson The green fields I call home stand out from their neighbours precisely because they are not green. Their many shades of winter yellows and browns hide hollows and pools, snipe-wet corn...

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Fiona McLees @mclees-fiona.bsky.social · Feb 24

A 3-minute clip of the Irish Mail Boat docking at Holyhead in 1898. Both my grandmother & then my mother were sent from Dublin to boarding school in England, travelling alone by boat and rail - my granny mentioned once the delight of seeing the welcoming lights at port at the end of a crossing

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Paul O'Leary @paulaber.bsky.social · Feb 23

It was a pleasure to take part in this Day School, if only virtually and from some distance. Congratulations to the society for organising it. @cduigan.bsky.social

Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our Day School ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time’ features in an excellent piece in @nation.cymru by Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social.

nation.cymru/feature/bren...

Brendan’s voyage to Wales – personal reflections on connections between Anglesey and Ireland.

Catherine Duigan Memories can become obscured over time by the mists of the Irish Sea. Are my childhood recollections of visits to Wales from Ireland real or imagined? Being held in my father’s arms t...

nation.cymru

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 23

Another excellent piece in @nation.cymru mentioning our recent Day School about connections between Anglesey and Ireland. Read it at: nation.cymru/feature/lett...

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our Day School ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time’ features in an excellent piece in @nation.cymru by Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social.

nation.cymru/feature/bren...

Brendan’s voyage to Wales – personal reflections on connections between Anglesey and Ireland.

Catherine Duigan Memories can become obscured over time by the mists of the Irish Sea. Are my childhood recollections of visits to Wales from Ireland real or imagined? Being held in my father’s arms t...

nation.cymru

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 19

We were pleased to have the Consul General of Ireland in Cardiff, Denise McQuade, at our Day School, ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time’, last Saturday, where she opened the proceedings.

Photo posted by Irish Consul General in Wales, Denise McQuade, with caption "I was honoured to join the Anglesey Antiquarian Society on 15 February for their 2025 Day School on ‘Anglesey and Ireland: connections through time.’ Thanks to their chair, Frances Lynch Llewellyn for inviting me to this very interesting and enjoyable event.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 18

Mae'r cyfarfodydd yn bennaf ar gyfer Aelodau, ond bydd croeso i eraill gan eu hannog i wneud cyfraniad neu i ymuno â'r Gymdeithas.

Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 18

"Terfysg yn Amlwch. Y dref wedi dychryn". Bydd Dr Lowri Rees @lowriannrees.bsky.social, yn cyflwyno darlith i Gymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn nos Wener, 21ain Chwefror am 7:00 o'r gloch yn Oriel Môn a byddwn yn dysgu mwy am y cefndir i'r pennawd ac hefyd y canlyniadau.

Engraving by William Daniell, 1815, The entrance to Amlwch harbour, Anglesea

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 18

Our meetings are mainly for members, but others are welcome and are encouraged to make a donation or join the Society.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 18

"Riots in Amlwch. Town in state of shock". The Anglesey Antiquarian Society's lecture, to be delivered by Dr Lowri Rees @lowriannrees.bsky.social, on Friday, 21st February at 7:00 pm at Oriel Môn Llangefni will delve deeper into this 'headline' and explain the background and the consequences.

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · Feb 16

"The question is whether he or I shall govern #Ireland."
Marquess of Anglesey on Daniel O'Connell

A shared heritage - @antiquariansmon.bsky.social Day School delegates explore more #Anglesey & #Ireland connections at Plas Newydd @nationaltrust.bsky.social
@angleseyhistory.bsky.social #history

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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · Feb 15

A shared heritage- Marged Haycock @gwenddolen.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social introduces us to Cecile O'Rahilly, red-headed Kerry woman, UCD graduate, brilliant linguist and #IrelandWales academic. #IrishInWales #language @antiquariansmon.bsky.social

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 15

The final talk for the Day School is Yr Athro/Professor Marged Haycock - Draw dros y don - Cecile O'Rahilly in Wales, and the scholarly connections between Ireland and Wales, 1900-1950.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 15

After the Day School lunch we have Dr Dafydd Gwyn - 'An unprecedented novelty and magnitude: trade and movement across Anglesey 1816-1873'.

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Anglesey Antiquarian Society – Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn @antiquariansmon.bsky.social · Feb 15

Last before lunch at our Day School is Professor Emeritus Paul O'Leary, joining us pre-recorded - 'A Ballon, a Coffin and a Treaty: Anglesey and Ireland in the period of Union 1800-1922'

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