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Lord Davies of Llandinam

Who was Lord David of Llandinam? Lord Davies was an industrialist, philanthropist and politician, and grandson of David Davies, Llandinam. He represented Montgomeryshire as Liberal Member of…  

See the world through the eyes of Welsh contemporary artists in a new exhibition

25.10.2023 On 28 October a new exhibition opens at the National Library of Wales’ Gregynog Gallery, celebrating contemporary Welsh art. The CYFOES: Celf Cymru Heddiw · Contemporary Welsh Art…  

Web Archive Wales

Background The National Library of Wales is the memory of the nation. Traditionally it has collected, preserved and provided access to a wide variety of formats such as books, periodicals,…  

Preservation activities

The aim of the Library’s preservation activities is to lengthen the lifespan of materials. Although the majority of items held in the collections are organic in nature and contain elements which…  

Conservation activities

Conservation Unit The Conservation Unit is responsible for the conservation and preservation of the analogue materials held by the Library.  Conservation treatment includes the repair of…  

Conservation

The National Library of Wales is responsible for maintaining access to the collections, for everyone, forever. NLW has vast range of collections, held on a variety of formats, which includes: …  

Medicine and health

‘Medicine and Health in Wales before the NHS’ project The ‘Medicine and Health in Wales before the NHS’ project was established to promote the Medical Print Collection and enhance online access by…  

Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse Collections

Introduction The National Library of Wales purchases publications issued in other countries in addition to being a legal deposit library (with the right to receive free of charge a copy of every…  

A History of Black People in Wales, Britain and beyond

A brief reading list of publications and materials relating to the history of black people in Wales, Britain and beyond. William A. Hall – Slavery in the United States of America: personal…  

How to donate

New additions help to enrich the heritage and keep the national collection fresh and engaging, so we are always glad to hear about any material that may be of interest. We collect all types of…  

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Preserving the Nation’s Memory

The Library was established with donations given by the people of Wales, and together we can continue that tradition. Donate to ensure our heritage for future generations. All gifts will make a real difference.