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The National Library of Wales - Closure of the Building to the Public

17 March 2020 Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the well-being of readers and visitors, the Library building in Aberystwyth is closed to the public for an indefinite period. As part…  

What’s New at The National Library of Wales?

What’s New at The National Library of Wales? 21.09.2017 Recent accessions Exhibition During the Autumn The National Library of Wales will be showcasing a wide-ranging selection of acquisitions…  

About Welsh Journals Online

About Welsh Journals Online The Welsh Journals website offers free access to over 450 Welsh journals from the Library’s collections dating from between 1735 and 2006. These include full runs of…  

Opening times

General Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 09:00-18.00 Saturday: 09:30 - 17:00 Reading Room Monday - Friday: 09:30-18.00 Saturday: 09:30 - 17:00 Exhibitions Monday - Friday:…  

Wales Football Teams

Teacher Toolkit During the 19th century, schools, parishes and local clubs created their own rules to play football; this meant that playing against other teams could be a challenge! There was…  

myncas_enquiries_pol_2026-21-05_English__003_.pdf

ENQUIRIES POLICY 1. The National Library of Wales is committed to assisting visitors and readers by responding to their enquiries promptly and courteously. It is our aim to give information clearly…  

Learning about Welsh History with a Virtual Escape Room and Interactive Digital Resources

20.05.2026 The National Library of Wales has launched an innovative method of learning about the history of Wales with a brand new virtual escape room and interactive digital resources to…  

Modern Period

Other Modern Period manuscripts available to view Melus-seiniau Cymru Reference: NLW MS 1940iA Per-seiniau Cymru Reference: NLW MS 1940iiA Melus geingciau Deheubarth Cymru Reference: Dr J. Lloyd…  

The Middle Ages

Other medieval manuscripts available Llyfr Gwyn Rhydderch Reference: Peniarth MS 5 B Gwyrthiau y Wynfydedig Fair a St Edmund Reference: Peniarth MS 14 A Bucheddau'r Saint, &c. Reference:…  

Framed Works of Art

Introduction The National Library of Wales has an important and varied collection of framed works of art. Spanning several centuries, they include excellent examples of landscape, portraiture and…  

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