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The National Library of Wales

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The National Library of Wales, to-day offers facilities for study and research in many branches of knowledge. In Welsh it is unsurpassed and it has most of the essential books for the study of the other Celtic languages.
The object of The National Library of Wales:
1. To collect and preserve Manuscripts of all kinds, especially those in Welsh, or any other Celtic language, and those relating to the Welsh or other Celtic peoples.
2. To collect and preserve Printed Books of the same character and description.
The aim of the Library as follows:
3. That it shall collect all the works of Welshmen and Welshwomen of all periods; everything about Wales, and the Welsh people at home and abroad; books in all Celtic languages - Welsh, Breton, Cornish, Gaelic (Scottish and Irish), and Manx - and all books dealing with Celtic matters, in what soever language they may be printed.
4. That it shall offer to the people residing in Wales opportunities for study and research in all departments of knowledge, it therefore collects books on all subjects, in English and other languages.

Manuscripts And Records

The cheif glory of the Library is its manuscripts, particularly its Welsh manuscripts, which is the finest single collection of Welsh manuscripts in extant

Among the well-known manuscripts are:
The Black Book of Carmarthen (12th century - poetry)
The White Book of Rhydderch (13th and 14th centuries - Mabinogion and other Romances)
The Book of Taliesin (13th century poetry)
The Black Book of Chirk (circa 1200 - laws)
The Hengwrt Chaucer (15th century - Canterbury Tales)
The Historia Ecclesiastica of Bede (12th century)
The Chronicle of Henry of Huntingdon (12th century)

There are, of course, several manuscripts of the works of the Welsh poets, Bruts, Chronicles and other prose works both of literary and historical interest.

Prints, Drawings, Portraits And Maps

This Department is concerned with the collection, arrangement and preservation of Prints, Drawings, Portraits and maps. Under the provision of the Copyright Act the National Library is entitled to all Ordnance Survey maps. It has a complete set of the 6-inch maps, and a great may on the 25-inch scale. This department also has a large collection of photographic negatives of Welsh celebrities, buildings and other subjects of historical interest in Wales.

National Library of Wales, opened 15th July 1937. It now holds a vast collection of the nations heritage, if your researching your family history or have an interest in genealogy the National Library is a great place to start your search of the census. The Library holds nearly four million books and is only one of six copyright libraries in the UK.

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Other items of interest to find in the largest library in Wales, are some of the most important Welsh publications, these include the The Black Book of Carmarthen the first book to be printed in Welsh. Also books, publications and other printed material on Welsh life and heritage, over a million maps to research field boundaries and old dwellings, along with thousands of photographs many of these pictures are of the earliest documented in Wales, paintings portraying Welsh life and scenery and the sound and video recordings, documenting and telling the story of Welsh life on screen.

Come and take a look around the National Library of Wales, exhibitions and exhibits are displayed throughout the year and entry is free, once you have seen the fascinating and rare books on display you can enjoy a well earned rest in the canteen, where refreshments and food are available.

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The National Library of Wales

Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3BU

Open
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm

E-mail:

Telephone: +44 (0)1970 623816
Fax: +44 (0)1970 615709

View National Library of Wales: Website

View National Library of Wales Book Catalogue: Website

View National Library of Wales Online Exhibitions: Website

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National Library of Wales

Extract from "Coflein"
Designed by Sidney Kyffin Greenslade, assisted by Reginald Bloomfield and carried out in stages under Adams, Holden and Pearson. Occupation started in 1916; central block opened in 1937 and the final section of the original design opened in 1955.

A square plan composed of 4 3-storey ranges around 4 rectangular courtyards formed by the central entrance hall, main staircase and transverse corridor link ranges. Exterior is in an Art Deco/Greek Classical style; West and South fronts are faced in Portland stone and Cornish granite, the North and East are brick with Portland dressing. The roofs are half hipped with glazing to the top. A broad 11-bay main block; central 5-bays are advanced. Recessed central entrance bay with fluted Ionic columns in antis flanking 2nd floor window frame and balcony brought forward over advanced porch.

Foundation & Opening Stones

  • Description on Foundation Stone
    The foundation stone of the National Library of Wales laid by His Majesty King George V 15 July 1911
    Sylfaen Llyfrgell Cymru, a Osodwyd gan ei Fawrhydi y Brenin Sior V 15 Gorphenhaf 1911
  • Description on Opening Stone
    The Nationa Library of Wales Opened by their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 15 July 1937
    Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru Agorwyd gan eu Mawrhydi y Brenin Sior VI a'r Frenhines Elisabeth 15 Gorffennaf 1937

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Further Links of Interest Below:


Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society

Founded in 1999, the Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society exists to actively encourage interest and participation in archaeology in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. The Society meets on one Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in Merched y Wawr, Vulcan Street, Aberystwyth. The majority of meetings feature a guest speaker.

Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society

meets one Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm
Merched y Wawr
Vulcan Street
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion

E-mail:

Telephone: +44 (0)1970 623816
Fax: +44 (0)1970 615709

View: Website | Directions: www.multimap.com


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Ceredigion Archives

The Archives collects, preserves and makes available to the public all sorts of records about the history of Ceredigion, which is the county formerly known as Cardiganshire.
Everyone is welcome to come to the Archives to do research - on family history, local history, school projects, old vehicle registration and many other subjects.
Whatever your interests and field of study - on family history, local history, school projects, old vehicle registration and many other subjects, come and see what we have to help you.

Opening Hours
Monday 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 19.00
Tuesday to Friday, 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
(Closed on Bank and Council Holidays. If you are coming from a distance contact us first to confirm that we will be open.)

Ceredigion Archives

County Offices
Marine Terrace
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 2DE

E-mail:

Telephone: +44 (0)1970 633697 or 633698

View: Website | Directions: www.multimap.com


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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

The Royal Commission has a national role in the management of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales as the originator, curator and supplier of authoritative information for individual, corporate and governmental decision-makers, researchers and the general public.

Everyone is welcome to visit the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) & Library which holds the national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales and provides a public information service, drawing on both archival and published sources and benefiting from specialist advice from RCAHMW staff.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

Plas Crug
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1NJ

Open
Mon-Fri: 9.30am-4pm (restricted service 13.00 14.00)

E-mail:

Telephone: +44 (0)1970 621200
Fax: +44 (0)1970 627705

View RCAHMW: Website

View Coflein - Discovering Our Past Online:
Coflein is the free online database for the
National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW).

Directions: www.multimap.com


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