Using Richard Burton’s diaries, young people investigate growing up in a changing Port Talbot – through the eyes of one of the town’s most famous sons. Actor, lover, drinker: possibly the first three words that come to mind when thinking of Port Talbot born film star and heartthrob, Richard Burton. But he was also a … Continue reading From dung collecting to buying the world’s most expensive diamond!
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First glimpse of complete 1840s tithe map of Wales
An image has been released by the Cynefin project showing progress of how the historic tithe maps of Wales will be linked together to create a unified tithe map of Wales. The image demonstrates the scale of the work involved in creating the complete tithe map, which will cover 95% of Wales. Over 1,200 separate … Continue reading First glimpse of complete 1840s tithe map of Wales
Radio 4 Visits Swansea
A distinctive caravan is in Swansea this week, which turns out not to be a caravan when you look inside but a mobile recording booth for the BBC. The booth is part of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Listening Project’ and is here to record conversations between friends or relatives for the popular radio programme. The … Continue reading Radio 4 Visits Swansea
Vote now! Glamorgan Archives nominated for International Film Award!
During the 2016 International Council on Archives (ICA) Congress in Seoul, Korea, the ICA Section of Professional Associations (SPA) is hosting a Film Festival on Archives and Records Management. Nine films have been nominated in three categories. The only UK archive service to feature amongst the nominations is Glamorgan Archives! Users of Welsh archives were … Continue reading Vote now! Glamorgan Archives nominated for International Film Award!
First Minister of Wales celebrates the award of UNESCO Memory of the World status to outstanding historical collections
Tonight at the Senedd in Cardiff, the First Minister will host the UK Memory of the World awards which recognise documentary heritage collections of ‘Outstanding significance to the UK’. This is the first time the prestigious MoW awards have been held in Wales. UNESCO established the Memory of the World (MoW) Programme in 1992. The … Continue reading First Minister of Wales celebrates the award of UNESCO Memory of the World status to outstanding historical collections
Films released showing the history and heritage of the landscape of Wales
Two new films exploring the transformation of Wales’ landscape and the impact on people’s lives have just been released by the Cynefin project to celebrate International Archives Day on 9th June. In the 1840’s a series of maps was commissioned to assist in organising the payments of tithes. These tithe maps capture virtually the whole … Continue reading Films released showing the history and heritage of the landscape of Wales
A poignant project which will capture the harsh reality of the First World War has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Anglesey Archives and Oriel Ynys Môn are currently working together on the ‘Bara Brith a Menyn Cartref’ exhibition; and they’ve just received a funding boost of £6,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. By creating an exhibition of Archival records and objects linked to the Great War, the project aims to tell the stories of Anglesey … Continue reading A poignant project which will capture the harsh reality of the First World War has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Gwent Archives Achieves National Accreditation
Gwent Archives has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation. Accreditation is the UK quality standard which recognises good performance in all areas of archive service delivery. Archive Service Accreditation is awarded by the UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee, representing the entire archive sector. Accredited Archive Services ensure the long-term collection, preservation and accessibility of our archive … Continue reading Gwent Archives Achieves National Accreditation
Rare footage of Conwy plane crash
The film from the Conwy Archive Service shows what happened after an RAF plane crashed in Rhos on Sea Rare footage has emerged of an investigation into a plane crash in Rhos on Sea. The film, thought to date back to the 1920s, shows crowds of people on the beach as military men look at … Continue reading Rare footage of Conwy plane crash
Archives across Wales scoop national awards for marketing excellence
Archive staff from across Wales have attended a prestigious awards event in the National Library of Wales today (Friday 26 February). The Marketing Excellence Awards recognise the fantastic work being done by staff in museums, archives and libraries across Wales, often with very limited resources. Over forty entries were submitted to this year’s Marketing Excellence … Continue reading Archives across Wales scoop national awards for marketing excellence