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Niall Griffiths: ‘the Welsh Irvine Welsh’?

The recently catalogued Niall Griffiths Papers show what an important, powerful and fascinating voice he is.

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From the Cell to the Cell: Scientific Works in the Library’s Printed Collections

An introduction to 4 important works through the ages; from Galileo to modern Welsh scientist John Theodore Houghton.

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The Archives and Records Association Awards 2023

Recognition for 2 Library staff, including a Distinguished Service in Archives Award.

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Engraving of Llandudno town

From the Stacks – Hidden Stories from the Welsh Collection

Discover Romanian born author Hymen Kaner and how he set up a printing press in a well known Welsh town.

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A selection of new Welsh related books that have been received by the Library from June 2023

As a copyright Library, NLW has a right to receive a copy of all UK print publications.

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Diseases of the Hip, Knee and Ankle Joint

How a surgeon from Anglesey's book published over 70 years before the formation of the NHS is still informing patient care today.

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Ben Bach the Balladeer

From suspicious double entendres to love songs and ballads, the Pembrokeshire dialect is being preserved for the future through song.

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Painting of Lady Charlotte Guest

A Rare Edition of the Mabinogion

Charlotte Guest's own copy of her translation of the Mabinogion into English is an important addition to the Library's Arthurian collection.

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Paul Robeson and Wales

Paul Robeson will always be closely associated to Wales. Browse some of the items relating to him on our collection.

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