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Lithographic chart showing the middle parts of the comparative sections of the Great Holyhead and the Porthdynllaen Railway

A Chart comparing two railway lines connecting the Welsh border to the Irish Sea

The Library recently purchased a report and lithograph chart by the eminent 19th century railway engineer George Stephenson.

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Nia standing at a podium, her hands held in front of her in gesticulation. Iola stands to the side. Being them is a red PowerPoint slide that reads 'Celebrating Cymru Anabl'.

Cymru Anabl comes to an end by looking to the future

In this article Audiovisual Cataloguer Nia wraps-up the Cymru Anabl Screen and Sound project.

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A photograph of walkers in Eryri (Snowdonia) taken by Geoff Charles, 1963

Gold beneath the bracken

A few treasures from the coffers of Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd

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Promo image for blog article about Blanche Baker-Gabb

Connections through digital archives: the life of Blanche Baker-Gabb as seen through Crowd Cymru, National Library Wales Archive and the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition.

The life of Blanche Baker-Gabb as seen through Crowd Cymru, National Library Wales Archive and the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition.

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The National Library of Wales Welcomes Four New Trustees to its Board

The National Library of Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of four distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. These appointments mark a significant step forward in strengthening the Library's leadership and...

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Photograph of the chairing of Dic Jones at Aberafan National Eisteddfod, 1966

Poet of the Soil

Archivist Bethan Ifan looks back on the life of Dic Jones ('Dic yr Hendre'; 1934-2009), one of Wales's most skilled and eloquent bards, who would have been 90 this year.

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Our Archives, Your Archives

What is your favourite item or collection from the National Library's archives? From mysterious creatures in a medieval manuscript to entertainer Harry Secombe's scrapbooks, here are some responses from our archivists and curators.

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The Barons Dudley family tree showing branches, leaves some family names and a art of the Coat of Arms.

Growing a Family Tree

#ExploreYourArchive #Family

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Part of a gig and disco poster, red text with white background. Lists band names, time of disco and price of entry.

Music and discos

#ExploreYourArchive #Disco

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