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Digital key to commemorating First World War - First Minister

Digital key to commemorating First World War – First Minister Digital technology will play a prominent role in commemorating the centenary of the First World War in Wales, First Minister Carwyn…  

Where are they now?

Where are they now? Were you at the National Eisteddfod in Haverford West in 1972 … or were your parents?! As part of a huge archive of photos from the National Library which are being…  

The snows of Yesteryear - narrating extreme weather

The Snows of Yesteryear – narrating extreme weather Do you, your friends or family remember a period of extreme weather in Wales? A harsh or mild winter? A warm, wet or dry summer? A disappointing…  

'Boston' manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda arrives home at NLW

‘Boston’ Manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda arrives home at NLW The ‘Boston’ manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda has arrived back home in Wales and is now available for public viewing at the…  

The National Library at the National Esiteddfod

The National Library at the National Eisteddfod The National Library will again be at the National Eisteddfod … but there’ll be a few differences this time! Unlike in previous years this year’s…  

Where are your roots, Show President?

Where are your roots, Show President? The National Library of Wales at the Royal Welsh Show The President of this year’s Show is John R. Davies of Merthyr Cynog and he’s also the ‘star’ of the…  

HLF helps bring rare medieval treasure back to its natural home

HLF helps bring rare medieval treasure back to its natural home The Boston Manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda is coming home to Wales after the National Library of Wales (NLW) made a successful…  

Will Wales Awake to Christopher Williams?

Will Wales Awake to Christopher Williams?  This summer the National Library of Wales will be looking back on the extraordinary career of Maesteg-born artist, Christopher Williams (1873 –…  

Literary Prize for NLW Staff - Geraint Phillips

Literary Prize for NLW Staff – Geraint Phillips One of the Library’s staff, Dr Geraint Phillips, has been awarded the 2011 Sir Ellis Griffiths Memorial Prize for his book, Dyn Heb ei Gyffelyb yn y…  

New Online Discovery Service for Researchers

New Online Discovery Service For Researchers Research communities worldwide now have unrivalled online access to the collections of national and university libraries from 46 European countries…  

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